Leeser quits opposition frontbench in blow to Dutton’s Voice referendum strategy

Leeser quits opposition frontbench in blow to Dutton’s Voice referendum strategy

Julian Leeser has moved to the backbench to campaign for the Voice in a move that could embolden more pro-Voice backbench Liberals to follow him.

  • byPaul Sakkal,Lisa Visentin,James Massola andAngus Thompson

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Dutton’s nightmare Morrison problem is also an opportunity

Dutton’s nightmare Morrison problem is also an opportunity

The censure vote in federal parliament sets up a question for Peter Dutton about why he should stand by Scott Morrison.

  • byDavid Crowe
You have no idea what it's like:Liberal MP
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You have no idea what it's like:Liberal MP

Karen Andrews has broken down in Parliament,revealing her personal connection to the scourge of domestic violence.

‘Repulsive abuses of human rights’:Alleged human trafficking kingpin under investigation

‘Repulsive abuses of human rights’:Alleged human trafficking kingpin under investigation

Binjun Xie,the alleged boss of a human trafficking ring,is now the focus of an investigation by Australian law enforcement agencies and facing deportation.

  • byLisa Visentin andLachlan Abbott
Political fight erupts over ‘very concerning’ Syria repatriation plan

Political fight erupts over ‘very concerning’ Syria repatriation plan

Deradicalisation experts have backed a plan to rescue dozens of Australian relatives of former Islamic State fighters from Syria despite the Coalition’s warnings.

  • byMatthew Knott
Minister lashes Optus for ‘leaving window open’ for hackers

Minister lashes Optus for ‘leaving window open’ for hackers

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil also took the company to task over its claim the attack was “sophisticated”.

  • byMatthew Knott andNick Bonyhady
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The Scott Morrison horror show will continue to flare,burning the opposition

The Scott Morrison horror show will continue to flare,burning the opposition

Scott Morrison leaves casualties all over the place. His own legacy is,of course,the biggest casualty of all.

  • byMichelle Grattan
Morrison shamed into apologising to Karen Andrews on national TV

Morrison shamed into apologising to Karen Andrews on national TV

Former PM Scott Morrison has lost face across the nation and in his party,but has been singled out at the Ernies for sexist behaviour.

  • byHelen Pitt andDavid Estcourt
Morrison’s future under a cloud over secret ministries

Morrison’s future under a cloud over secret ministries

Senior Liberals believe they will have to defend the former prime minister and his record in government if there is a censure motion when parliament returns.

  • byJames Massola,Lisa Visentin andDavid Crowe
Queensland Labor revels in Morrison misery

Queensland Labor revels in Morrison misery

As former prime minister Scott Morrison faces calls from his own colleagues to resign from parliament after his secret appointment to five portfolios was made public,Queensland’s Labor government could barely contain its glee.

  • byCameron Atfield
Auditor blasts $163 million in government contracts for business advisers

Auditor blasts $163 million in government contracts for business advisers

An audit has found ethical shortfalls in the Industry Department’s ‘Entrepreneurs Programme’,which offers businesses practical advice and mentorship from experts.

  • byKatina Curtis