Morrison government doesn’t want the spotlight on Greensill Capital

Morrison government doesn’t want the spotlight on Greensill Capital

Parliament needs to hear from Greensill Capital and its lobbyist Julie Bishop so it can understand how an Australian company was able to provide such a predatory product - with the help of a former deputy leader of the Liberal Party.

  • byEd Husic

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Julie Bishop gives stylish nod to Carla Zampatti as runways kick off

Julie Bishop gives stylish nod to Carla Zampatti as runways kick off

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US-China tensions could make modern slavery worse:Julie Bishop

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