Scott Morrison’s action in having himself appointed secretly to multiple ministries was legal but breached “the principle of responsible government”, according to advice from the Solicitor-General, Stephen…
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Barnaby Joyce was deputy prime minister when Morrison overruled Nationals resources minister Keith Pitt over the PEP-11 gas exploration off the NSW coast.
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
It’s not breaking news that Scott Morrison has trouble with women. His “woman problem” was one factor in his election defeat.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Crossbencher Helen Haines on Morrison and integrity
Michelle Grattan speaks with Independent MP Helen Haines about a national integrity commission and Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five different ministries
One of the more bizarre things Scott Morrison said in his hour-long, sometimes combative, Wednesday news conference was that he’d had a “wonderful” conversation with Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday.
Liberal frontbencher Karen Andrews wouldn’t be alone among her colleagues in believing Scott Morrison should quit parliament.
Word from The Hill: On Scott Morrison’s bizarre power grab
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison installed himself in five portfolios – including treasury – just days before the May 2021 budget.
The only credible explanation for Scott Morrison personally installing himself, as an undisclosed ministerial partner, in several portfolios is the former prime minister’s passion for control.
Big business wants a “catch up boost” to permanent migration, with at least two thirds of the places going to skilled workers,
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra
Victoria goes to the polls in November, and New South Wales in March. The Liberals – in opposition in Victoria, in government in NSW – could have a good deal to fear if the tide runs again for teals.
Michelle Grattan speaks with Nick Bisley, Professor at La Trobe University about escalating tensions with China over Taiwan, and the Chinese Ambassador's recent address to the National Press Club.
After years of court battles, the Nadesalingam family will finally be allowed to call Australia home.
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
Perhaps not since the marriage equality vote has the passage of a bill in the House of Representatives carried such a combination of substantive and symbolic import as the Albanese government’s climate legislation.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tom Calma on the Indigenous Voice to parliament
Michelle Grattan speaks with Tom Calma, Chancellor of the University of Canberra, who has been a leading participant in Indigenous affairs for many years, about the Voice to parliament referendum proposal.
The government is now assured it will secure its legislation to enshrine its 43% 2030 emissions reduction target, after Greens leader Adam Bandt pledged his party would support it in both houses.
Word from The Hill: Peter Dutton puts nuclear power on opposition’s agenda
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Tony Burke once worked hard to stop euthanasia becoming law in the Northern Territory. Now, he must usher through a new bill to allow the territories to debate the issue.
The prime minister has made a good start on a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But as always, the details will be crucial.
Anthony Albanese will propose draft wording to insert into the constitution an Indigenous “Voice” to parliament when he addresses the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land on Saturday. The Prime Minister is also…
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan discusses the week in politics with University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher. This week saw parliament meet for the first time…
Chalmers must feel an element of deja vu. He was a senior staffer to then treasurer Wayne Swan during the global financial crisis.
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