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Scott Morrison signs on with global political network home to ‘intolerant far right’
The former prime minister Scott Morrison has joined the board of a global political organisation described as increasingly aligning with the “intolerant...
Poll: Strong support for the monarchy as PM calls for unity in grief
As mourning for the Queen continues, a new poll has found strong popular support for maintaining Australia’s system of constitutional monarchy. About...
Government expects corruption bill to be on schedule, even as PM says it’s no time for politics
The government insists it will establish an anti-corruption commission by year’s end, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds the line against critics...
‘We will see what occurs’: Albanese shoots down talk of Australia as republic
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out holding a republic referendum in this Parliament and tamped down on calls to revive the...
Charles III proclaimed King of Australia and a one-off public holiday announced
Charles III was proclaimed the King of Australia on Sunday morning. Governor-General David Hurley presided over a meeting of the Executive Council,...
PM takes a stand against Governor-General, but don’t expect that to force him out
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cancelling of a grant of $18 million in public money, given to a charity after the Governor-General David...
Government overturns $18 million grant to charity linked to Governor-General
The government has overturned an $18 million grant to a leadership foundation that was awarded after Governor-General David Hurley personally lobbied former...
Scott Morrison without remorse as he hints at injustice over ministries scandal
Despite three brutal weeks in which his legacy collapsed and his character and leadership style were condemned as deceitful, controlling and strange,...
‘Threats, intimidation and bullying’: Government unmoved by scare campaign on workplace laws
The government is pressing ahead with its overhaul of workplace laws despite what it calls “breathless hysteria” about unions extorting businesses and...
Summit’s lack of focus is partly the point: Three takeaways from a talkfest
Thursday’s talkfest on the nature of employment in the Australian economy was dazzling for the diversity of its contributions. Critics said the...