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Greens signal fresh fight over fossil fuels as Labor revamps safeguard mechanism to cut industrial emissions
Albanese government confident its policy will have bipartisan support, limiting the Greens’ ability to secure any concessions
Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent
18, Aug, 2022 @8:55 AM
The cognitive dissonance of Scott Morrison’s secret ministry defence is mind-boggling | Sarah Martin
He wants us to believe his portfolio pilfering was perfectly rational – but at the same time he admits colleagues couldn’t be told because they’d be shocked
Sarah Martin
17, Aug, 2022 @7:16 AM
Scott Morrison registers private company and appoints himself director
In early August the former prime minister registered Triginta, ‘30’ in Latin, a private company whose sole shareholder was himself
Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent
17, Aug, 2022 @12:59 AM
Morrison liked to think he was unchained from orthodoxy – but was he actually unhinged from reality? | Sarah Martin
The revelation the former PM had five secret portfolios demonstrates his contempt for colleagues and the longstanding conventions that underpin Australia’s democracy
Sarah Martin
16, Aug, 2022 @11:14 AM
Scott Morrison secretly appointed to five ministries, including Treasury and home affairs, says PM
Anthony Albanese says former prime minister oversaw ‘unprecedented trashing of our democracy’ as Morrison’s colleagues Ken Wyatt and Karen Andrews call for him to be held accountable
Josh Butler and Sarah Martin
16, Aug, 2022 @10:02 AM
Barnaby Joyce says ‘nothing illegal done’ by former PM amid calls to resign – as it happened
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Mostafa Rachwani and Natasha May
16, Aug, 2022 @9:04 AM
Scott Morrison accused of ‘bias’ in blocking Pep-11 gas permit using extraordinary ministerial powers
PM alleged to have ‘predetermined’ application after project was blocked despite recommendation to the contrary by national petroleum administrator
Sarah Martin and Lisa Cox
15, Aug, 2022 @5:30 PM
Scott Morrison faces probe over secret ministry claims as government seeks legal advice
Former prime minister declines to comment as Peter Dutton and other senior ministers say they were ‘not aware’ of appointments
Josh Butler and Sarah Martin
15, Aug, 2022 @9:31 AM
Scott Morrison used self-appointed powers to override minister on unpopular Pep-11 gas-drilling permit
Government sources say Morrison took control of Keith Pitt’s portfolio to reject exploration licence in lead-up to election
Sarah Martin
15, Aug, 2022 @5:06 AM
Anthony Albanese seeks legal advice over reports Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into ministry roles
Former prime minister’s senior cabinet colleagues say they were unaware he allegedly swore himself into three ministry positions
Josh Butler and Sarah Martin
15, Aug, 2022 @12:23 AM
Long Covid clinic wait times blow out to five months as Australia’s health experts call for national approach
Hospitals across the country are bracing for increased demand for specialised treatment and rehabilitation after winter Omicron wave
Sarah Martin
13, Aug, 2022 @8:00 PM
Clive Palmer ordered to pay part of Mark McGowan’s legal costs; 87 more Covid deaths – As it happened
All the day’s news, as it happened
Caitlin Cassidy and Royce Kurmelovs (earlier)
11, Aug, 2022 @8:35 AM
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