Politics
Federal
Judge’s inquiry into Morrison due Friday as Frydenberg, Andrews condemn secret ministries
In his first public comments on the secret ministries’ saga, former treasurer Josh Frydenberg condemned Scott Morrison’s actions as an “extreme overreach”.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Morrison portfolio saga
‘Extreme overreach’: Frydenberg felt betrayed by Morrison’s secret appointment
Scott Morrison began in politics with few friends and ended with even fewer. In an extract from Niki Savva’s new book, Bulldozed, those who were once closet to the former prime minister speak about feeling used and deceived.
- by Niki Savva
Breaking
Hayne fallout
Million-dollar fines dumped after bankers raised ‘legitimate concerns’
Laws introducing fines for dodgy finance executives have been shelved after several bank bosses expressed their surprise and disappointment.
- by Rachel Clun
Mood for change: Reserve Bank review panel speaks publicly for first time
The panel overseeing the RBA’s first independent review in 40 years may hand the government two sets of recommendations to overhaul the central bank.
- by Shane Wright
Police won’t say why they asked this anti-Beijing activist to leave Parliament House
Activist Drew Pavlou, an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was told to leave a public area of Parliament House by police.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Political lobbying
Bill Shorten orders review into deals linked to Stuart Robert
Shorten warned against “corruption” after telling parliament he had asked for contracts awarded to companies linked to consulting firm Synergy 360 to be checked.
- by David Crowe and Nick McKenzie
New heritage laws to stop another Juukan Gorge tragedy
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has promised major reform to federal laws to boost protections for Aboriginal cultural heritage.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Political lobbying
How do you enter the corridors of power? Maybe go via the backbench
MP Stuart Robert denies helping his connections secure government contracts, but leaked emails raise concerns about access to power.
- by David Crowe
From the Archives, 1992: Phil Cleary is ruled ineligible for Parliament
In November 1992, the High Court of Australia ruled that Phil Cleary was ineligible to continue sitting in Parliament as an Independent. The ruling said as Cleary was on unpaid leave from the Victorian Education Department at the time he was elected, the constitution forbids people employed by the Crown from standing for election.
- by Michelle Grattan, Margo Kingston and Nicholas Johnston
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