The privileges committee is considering rules around anonymous donors after MPs asked it to examine Christian Porter’s use of a trust to fund legal fees.
The Nationals MP claims a letter from the AFP about a probe into his frequent travel to the Philippines contains information that “falsely accuse me of a serious crime”.
The federal government voted against Speaker Tony Smith’s recommendation that a committee examine Christian Porter’s use of a blind trust to pay legal fees.
Australia's new climate policy is expected to be announced in coming weeks with PM Scott Morrison hoping to come to agreement with the Nationals ahead of the Glasgow climate summit.
Christian Porter will appeal against a decision that prevented his barrister from acting for him in his defamation case against the ABC,even though that case was settled.
There have been several attempts to reform Australia's 1950's-designed,overly-complex tax system,but mostly only'bandaid'solutions. As debt levels soar,the next generation of Australians should be worried.
The anonymous largesse to Christian Porter is the latest example of the poor standards in political life that so alienate many of the public,fuelling distrust and cynicism.
Cabinet minister Christian Porter has declared part of his legal fees for a defamation suit against the ABC were paid by a blind trust.
Top public servant Phil Gaetjens has suspended his inquiry into who in the Prime Minister’s office knew about allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House.
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions says Phil Gaetjens’ investigation into who in Scott Morrison’s office knew about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation could prejudice court proceedings.
The lawyer for a 26-year-old man charged over an alleged rape in Parliament House says his client denies any sexual activity took place.