Restrictions on bureaucrats overreach by stopping them making anonymous comments,lawyers for a sacked public servant tell the High Court.
Partisan use of public money before elections is corrupt,not ‘strategic’.
When politicians allegedly run foul,how do we keep them in line?
The revelations will add weight to the Law Council of Australia's call for an overhaul of the selection process to improve transparency.
Christian Porter has defended the appointment of former Liberal MPs to lucrative positions on on a government tribunal and denied any link to a bus contract.
The Attorney-General has agreed to"significant"changes to his proposed Family Court merger in a bid to pass the law before the federal election.
The list of appointees included former Senate President Stephen Parry,several former state Liberal MPs and a Liberal-linked lobbyist.
Judge's decision was labelled a"gross miscarriage of justice"by a full judicial review of the Family Court.
Attorney-General Christian Porter warns new legislation does not cover refugees or asylum seekers awaiting trial or sentencing.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison slammed Labor for passing the medical transfer bill in another dramatic day.
Twice on Tuesday,the Morrison government turned to his respected Speaker to rescue it from defeat. Twice,he failed to oblige.