In a humiliation rebuff to Scott Morrison, a revolt by Liberal backbenchers has struck down the provisions of the sex discrimination legislation that allow discrimination against gay and transgender children.
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Word from The Hill: On Scott Morrison’s battle for Religious Discrimination Bill
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Scott Morrison has said “sorry” to Brittany Higgins during a parliamentary acknowledgement of victims of bullying, harassment and sexual assaults in the parliamentary workplace.
The prime minister has also announced that defence force personnel will be used to support the crisis in aged care.
Michelle Grattan speaks with opposition leader Anthony Albanese about the government he would like to lead, whether he's a known quantity in the electorate and Labor's focus for the upcoming election campaign.
The Morrison government will ensure COVID tests are tax deductible for workers and exempt from fringe benefits tax for businesses when purchased for work-related purposes.
This episode will reinforce the opinion of some Liberals that Joyce has proved a liability to the government (just as they expected).
After a turbulent week, the government has been plunged into further tumult with the publication of more damaging texts.
Richard Colbeck had to face the music this week over attending the fifth test in his home state of Tasmania when he’d told the Senate COVID committee he was too busy working on the Omicron wave spreading through aged care.
Scott Morrison says that recalcitrant party members should leave things to the professionals, revealing his penchant for control as a standoff surrounding NSW preselection continues
A flurry of categorical denials has followed the report that a current Liberal cabinet minister described Scott Morrison as a “psycho” in a text exchange with then NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian
Word from The Hill: On Scott Morrison admitting some regrets
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton works on faster timetable for nuclear-powered subs
Michelle Grattan speaks with Defence Minister Peter Dutton about AUKUS, nuclear submarines and Australia's relationship with China and Russia
Scott Morrison will continue to tip out large dollops of money when he addresses the National Press Club on Tuesday, with his theme “building national resilience”.
With COVID deaths in aged care mounting and reports of neglect of residents due to workforce shortages, Scott Morrison on Monday announced bonus payments totalling up to $800 for staff.
Labor has opened a 56-44% two-party lead and Scott Morrison’s net satisfaction rating has plunged 11 points in Newspoll, after a disastrous summer in which Omicron has ripped through most of the country and deaths have spiked.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tanya Plibersek on parents’ role in reducing violence against women
Michelle Grattan speaks with Tanya Plibersek Labor's spokeswoman on education and women, about the opposition's agenda in these two critical areas.
The package comes as the Morrison government tries to convince the World Heritage Committee it is making every effort to preserve the reef.
As many people have died with COVID in Australia – more than 1,000 – as die from a bad year from influenza. Attention on them doesn’t seem to have spiked proportionately.
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society Senior Deputy Editor, Justin Bergman
Dylan Alcott, wheelchair tennis star and leading advocate for people with a disability, is the 2022 Australian of the Year.
Anthony Albanese on Tuesday will promise $440 million on better ventilation in schools, building upgrades, and mental health support for children as pupils get ready to return to school
The PM’s future will be a gamble on voter volatility. They’re in a very grumpy mood now. But where will they be in May?
A discussion on what the latest Resolve poll means for the Coalition, George Christensen and Anthony Albanese's chances in the election.
The tennis star’s deportation will be politically popular in Australia, but it is likely to further infuriate Serbia.
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