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Award-winning journalist Simon Benson is The Australian’s Political Editor. He was previously National Affairs Editor, the Daily Telegraph’s NSW political editor, and also president of the NSW Parliamentary Press Gallery. He grew up in Melbourne and studied philosophy before completing a postgraduate degree in journalism.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond (C) greets Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Alexander Downer (L) and the Treasurer of Australia Scott Morrison (R) outside Number 11 Downing Street on January 24, 2017 in London, England. Mr Hammond has today met with the Treasurer of Australia Scott Morrison on the day the British Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot trigger Article 50 without an act of Parliament. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

How bank plan was hatched

On his London visit in January, Scott Morrison was briefed on how British regulators dealt with bad bankers.

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Preferred Andrew Bragg picture as of 17-05-15

Libs revolt over new director

Malcolm Turnbull is facing a rebellion over moves to appoint family friend Andrew Bragg.

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Opinion

Treasurer Scott Morrison Delivering the 2017 Budget in the House of Representatives Chamber, in Parliament House, Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Banks told: ‘Cry me a river’

The big banks have just been given a very expensive lesson in politics. This was ScoMo’s revenge.

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Blitz on investor expense claims

High-flying property investors will have their wings clipped with the abolition of travel-related expense claims.

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Foreign Affairs

Bishop spares Yassmin over post

Yassmin Abdel-Magied will keep her job on a government advisory board after an investigation by Julie Bishop.

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National Affairs

EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION 8 MAY 2017 Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison pictured at his offices in the National Treasury building in Canberra ahead of 2016 Federal Budget. Picture Sam Ruttyn

NDIS bid sparks $6bn search

The government needs an extra $6bn to fully fund the NDIS and will also announce a new demerit point welfare system.

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied on Q and A. Picture: ABC

Yassmin can keep her job

Julie Bishop has found no basis for removing the activist from a government advisory board over Anzac Day remarks.

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Swap axe for cheese slicer

Morrison’s very clear intention is to ensure that the government offends no-one, including the Senate.

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One of Khaled Sharrouf's sons showing the ISIS salute with an executed Christian behind him. Picture: Seven Network

Spy fund boost in terror fight

As graphic pictures emerge of Sydney terrorist Khaled Sharrouf’s son, foreign aid is to be diverted to ramp up the war on terror.

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***** EMBARGOED TILL 11pm on FRIDAY 5th May 2017 ******Treasurer Scott Morrison in his office at Treasury in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Engage in the middle: Morrison

Scott Morrison is seeking a new deal on budget repair with parliament as he limits spending growth to 2 per cent.

DAVID CROWE and Simon Benson

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