David Van
How do you punish a misbehaving MP? It’s up for debate
A political fight is brewing over new rules to punish badly behaved MPs, more than two years after the then-Morrison government agreed to create a federal watchdog to police politicians’ behaviour.
- Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
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‘Senator sixpack’ David Van used official Instagram to chat up women
Ex-Liberal senator David Van’s use of his official social media accounts to message women – using terms like “babe” and “hon” – raised alarm in Scott Morrison’s office in 2021.
- Paul Sakkal and Sam Cucchiara
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The former Victorian MP Dutton wants in the Senate but Pesutto can’t abide
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is facing off against Victorian counterpart John Pesutto as they back opposing candidates to replace senator David Van.
- Paul Sakkal and Broede Carmody
Crossbench dilemma solved as David Van assigned his seat
Van, planning to return to the upper house next week, will sit as far away as possible from his accuser, fellow independent Lidia Thorpe.
- James Massola and Angus Thompson
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David Van billed taxpayers over $8000 for Queensland trip during lockdown
The Victorian senator claimed travel entitlements for eight days – even though he stayed on a Defence vessel.
- Annika Smethurst and Paul Sakkal
Top prosecutor mulled charging Lehrmann himself, inquiry told
Evidence presented to an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial says the ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions pondered circumventing police.
- Angus Thompson
Man for a crisis: Disgraced broadcaster launches media management firm
Six months after being sacked by Sky News and 2GB after inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party, Chris Smith is looking for a second life in crisis management.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Van refuses to quit over sexual harassment allegations but will take leave
Senator David Van is staring down calls to quit federal politics but will miss the final week of sitting before the winter break.
- James Massola
Scandal engulfs Parliament House
Federal parliament is again mired in scandal after accusations levelled against senator David Van.
Secrets and lies: If the walls in Parliament House could talk
There are hushed murmurings that exist in the space between rumour and common knowledge, often passed between women as warnings about those to avoid in the building.
- Lisa Visentin
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