Clarification on ministerial standards remains buried Monday July 5, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Federal It's unfortunate that Jacquie Lambie's motion to get clarification on how ministerial standards ought to be applied at a commonwealth level went down like a…
Details revealed about statement police received from friend of Porter’s accuser Wednesday June 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Police reportedly received a statement in March alleging Porter boasted about having sex with the woman who accused him of historical sexual assault.
Court publishes dossier of Christian Porter rape allegations Friday June 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Federal Court has published the 31-page dossier detailing historical sexual assault allegations against former attorney-general Christian Porter.
Industry department staffer made complaint relating to Christian Porter Friday June 4, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry An Industry, Science, Energy and Resources employee complained about Christian Porter after Porter took on the role of the department's minister earlier this year.
Premium Columnists What a bruiser it was Friday June 4, 2021 By Verona Burgess Economy & Industry Senate budget estimates was always going to be a bruiser for the federal Health department, and it was. It was also wounding for the government.
Senate to hear more details from ABC on Porter defamation case Thursday June 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Three senators have reportedly signed a letter that could see the ABC reappear before senate estimates as early as next week.
Porter pulls plug on defamation suit against ABC over historical rape allegation Monday May 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A statement published by the ABC on Monday confirmed that all parties had agreed the matter would be discontinued and no damages would be paid. …
Porter’s defamation lawyer removed Thursday May 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal There have been developments in Christian Porter's defamation proceedings against the ABC, with the parties entering into mediation.
Judge halts Christian Porter ABC defamation case over alleged conflict of interest Monday May 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A friend of the woman who accused Christian Porter of rape has lodged a court action to prevent Porter's barrister from acting in his defamation…
Australia secures deal for further 25 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday May 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The government’s agreement with Moderna will include 10 million doses this year, and an additional 15 million vaccine doses of its variant booster in 2022.
Christian Porter asks to keep ABC defence confidential in defamation suit Friday May 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A request has been made to the Federal Court by Christian Porter’s legal team to strike out parts of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) defence…
NSW detectives blocked from meeting Christian Porter’s accuser in SA Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal In March 2020, NSW authorities had applied to travel to SA to take the woman’s statement, but their travel application was rejected.
Premium Insights and analysis The impact on departments of ministerial musical chairs Tuesday March 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Matters An incoming minister can spell change for structure and composition in their new department, especially at the top, where it's normal for movement among the…
Cabinet reshuffle: Cash named attorney-general, Dutton takes defence Monday March 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Morrison said the cabinet shuffle changes would 'shake up what needs to be shaken up'.
Morrison’s chief of staff investigating alleged backgrounding against Brittany Higgins’ partner Friday March 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal John Kunkel will conduct an inquiry into whether any of Morrison’s employees have negatively backgrounded journalists against Brittany Higgins or her partner.
