Malcolm Turnbull

Former NSW deputy Liberal leader says party has ‘moved too far to the right’ – as it happened

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Emily Wind and Natasha May (earlier)

03, Apr, 2023 @8:47 AM

Paul Keating has ‘diminished’ himself with scathing attack on Aukus submarine deal, Albanese says

Malcolm Turnbull has also questioned deal amid UK economy’s ‘existential problems’

Amy Remeikis

16, Mar, 2023 @1:31 AM

Robodebt inquiry commissioner criticises mainstream media, praising ‘committed’ coverage on Twitter

Catherine Holmes SC acknowledges role of social media in giving access to evidence while commending Guardian Australia and the Saturday Paper for their reporting

Stephanie Convery Inequality reporter

13, Mar, 2023 @12:12 AM

Opposition demand funding for yes and no campaigns – as it happened

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Mostafa Rachwani and Amy Remeikis (earlier)

06, Mar, 2023 @8:01 AM

Malcolm Turnbull tells robodebt inquiry ‘I did not turn my mind to the legality of the program’

Former PM tells royal commission he accepted what then human services minister Alan Tudge told him about legality of scheme

Luke Henriques-Gomes Social affairs and inequality editor

06, Mar, 2023 @5:11 AM

China is carrying out ‘blatant’ influence operations in Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says

Former prime minister likens covert operations to famous scene in Casablanca and warns influence register should be more than ‘box ticking’

Daniel Hurst and Caitlin Cassidy

21, Feb, 2023 @4:49 AM

Australia will have ‘unequivocal’ control over nuclear-powered submarines, insists chief adviser

‘When we take command of our first boat, we will have sovereign capability’, says Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead

Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent

13, Feb, 2023 @9:38 AM

Malcolm Turnbull says Labor has failed to answer if Aukus deal compromises Australian sovereignty

Former PM says if operation of nuclear subs depends on US then that is ‘a momentous change which has not been acknowledged’

Katharine Murphy and Daniel Hurst

02, Feb, 2023 @9:45 AM

Kevin Rudd to shed media disclosure obligations as ambassador to US

Former prime minister’s 84 disclosed public speaking activities to soon be marked ‘ceased’ on foreign influence register when he takes up position in US

Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent

28, Jan, 2023 @7:00 PM

Chris Dore’s exit from News Corp lifts lid on behaviour at governor general’s residence | Weekly Beast

Dore was promoted to editor-in-chief of the Australian despite alleged behaviour and remained in post until WSJ event. Plus: Friendlyjordies’ fire scare

Amanda Meade

25, Nov, 2022 @3:15 AM