Michelle & Amanda 23.08.2022
In this podcast, politics editor Amanda Dunn and Michelle discuss the solicitor-general's advice on Scott Morrison's secret appointment to multiple ministries, which flouted "responsible government".
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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…
In the wake of Scott Morrison’s “secret ministries” scandal, the prime minister and the ALP have enjoyed a huge boost in support.
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
People who claim the law was not broken by the scandal are missing the point. It’s about the conventions and accountability that is embedded in the Westminster system.
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.
Legislation must be created to ensure that Scott Morrison’s secretive ministerial power grab never happens again
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.
There is still much about these reports that remains unclear – but, in any case, it is inappropriate for a government to act with secrecy on such matters.
Word from The Hill: Is Morrison’s absence from parliament disrespectful to his voters?
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
The Coalition government had hoped that news of the boat would support its claim a Labor government would encourage the people smuggler trade, which would in turn sway some voters at the last moment.
Ex-prime ministers have been a varied bunch - some committing themselves to public service; others firing shots from the sidelines. Scott Morrison appears to be taking an altogether different path.
What do popular ‘settler’ Australian stories like The Castle and Trent Dalton’s books say about who we are? What do they evade? Jeanine Leane investigates the state of post-Mabo Australian literature.
Despite its defeat at the election, the Morrison government’s pandemic legacy is hindering Australia’s ability to manage the pandemic.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Director, Vice-Chancellor's Centre of Public Ideas (CoPI) and Donald Horne Professor of History and Public Ideas, University of Canberra
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Professor, Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University
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Director, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor, Politics and Public Policy, Flinders University
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Professor, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Emeritus Professor of Politics, Monash University
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Scientia Professor of Economics, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer of Australian Politics, Murdoch University
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Professor, Griffith Law School, Griffith University