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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Christian Porter MP, gives his Valedictory Speech at Parliament House on March 29, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the Morrison government's fourth budget on Tuesday night with measures aimed at easing the growing cost-of-living for Australians expected to feature. The federal government has already made several pre-budget announcements, including funding for national infrastructure projects, new health funding and increased spending for veterans and defence. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Porter pads up for WACA role

The former attorney-general’s appointment follows a turbulent few years on the WACA board, amid divisions over the redevelopment of the historic ground.

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Former Justice of the High Court Kenneth Hayne at the Accountability Round Table's integrity awards at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, October 15, 2019. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Kenneth Hayne the unlikely revolutionary

History should laud the royal commissioner as well as former attorney-general Christian Porter and former Law Reform Commission president Justice Sarah Derrington.

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Screen grabs from Seven's Spotlight program of CCT footage showing Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann together at a bar, The Dock. Bruce Lehrmann breaks his silence in first TV interview. Picture: 7 Spotlight

Porter allegations ‘triggered me to come forward’

Brittany Higgins says she first chose to reach out to Lisa Wilkinson about her alleged assault after allegations of impropriety were levelled at then-attorney general Christian Porter.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. SEPTEMBER 7, 2023: Leader of the House, Employment and Workplace Relations and Arts Tony Burke during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Unlikely alliance boosts Labor hopes

A remarkable alliance has emerged between Tony Burke and a hardline employer warrior.

The car at the centre of the shocking incident on the Dampier foreshore. Credit: Facebook/Facebook

Ex-MP acts in child drowning case

The nation’s former attorney-general has appeared in court as the lawyer for a man accused of trying to drown his young son.

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Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Ex-ministers reject blame, deny referrals

Former Morrison government ministers Stuart Robert, Alan Tudge and Christian Porter say they were not issued with notices of adverse findings or included in the sealed section of the Robodebt Royal Commission report.

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Sarah Hanson YoungÃâ¢s Barrister, Sue Chrysanthou leaves the Supreme Court in Sydney, Monday, November 25, 2019. David Leyonhjelm is being sued over comments he made about Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young. (AAP Image/Peter Rae) NO ARCHIVING

State Bar Council slammed as elitist

The NSW Bar Council has been attacked over its decision to reprimand top defamation silk Sue Chrysanthou after she agreed to represent Christian Porter against the ABC.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Christian Porter MP, gives his Valedictory Speech at Parliament House on March 29, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the Morrison government's fourth budget on Tuesday night with measures aimed at easing the growing cost-of-living for Australians expected to feature. The federal government has already made several pre-budget announcements, including funding for national infrastructure projects, new health funding and increased spending for veterans and defence. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Coroner did not contact Porter over Kate’s death

South Australian coroner David Whittle has ruled out an inquest into the death of the woman known as Kate.

Paige Taylor and Paul Garvey

Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command were called to a unit on Mount Street, Coogee, about 10am on Tuesday (14 January 2020), after the body of a woman was found inside. The woman has since been formally identified as 69-year-old Kimberley McRae. Picture: NSW Police

Shock letter in sex worker murder trial

A Colombian student wrote a bombshell letter after he was extradited to Australia for killing a sex worker moments after learning she was transgender.

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BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 2, 2023: Former social services minister Christian Porter fronts the Robodebt Royal Commission. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Ex-minister: I accept robodebt responsibility

Christian Porter says he wish he had acted on robodebt issues while he was the relevant minister.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 27, 2022: Scott Morrison MP during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Morrison given leave for Robodebt inquiry

Robodebt royal commissioner Catherine Holmes has given former Coalition ministers including Scott Morrison, Christian Porter and Stuart Robert leave to appear.

Ms Catherine Holmes AC SC Royal Commissioner, Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, Brisbane. Picture: Liam Kidston

Morrison to front Robodebt inquiry

Robodebt royal commissioner Catherine Holmes gives big hint she expects Scott Morrison and other former Coalition ministers to explain their involvement in the failed scheme.

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Morrison’s secret moves: ‘I’m swearing myself in as health minister, too’

Morrison’s secret moves: ‘I’m swearing myself in as health minister, too’

Scott Morrison and Christian Porter devised a radical and until now secret plan after concerns he was effectively handing control of the country to Greg Hunt.

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EMBARGO FOR TWAM 18 DEC 2021. FEES MAY APPLY. Australia's attorney general Christian Porter speaks during a press conference in Perth on March 3, 2021, after he outed himself as the unnamed cabinet minister accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti / AFP)

Porter docs to remain secret for a decade

A judge has ruled a trove of documents related to Christian Porter’s defamation proceedings will remain secret for the next decade.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH, 30, 2021: Former attorney-general Christian Porter seen outside the Supreme Court in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

Porter facing mammoth legal bill

Christian Porter has lost his bid to overturn a massive costs order awarded against him over his ABC defamation case.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Christian Porter MP, gives his Valedictory Speech at Parliament House on March 29, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the Morrison government's fourth budget on Tuesday night with measures aimed at easing the growing cost-of-living for Australians expected to feature. The federal government has already made several pre-budget announcements, including funding for national infrastructure projects, new health funding and increased spending for veterans and defence. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Christian Porter’s massive court loss

The former attorney-general has suffered a devastating court blow that could cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal costs.

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Making news: Kidman on the runway and Porter at the Bar

Making news: Kidman on the runway and Porter at the Bar

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Porter joins Gatto’s legal team in case against the ABC

Porter joins Gatto’s legal team in case against the ABC

Former attorney-general Christian Porter will represent Melbourne underworld identity Mick Gatto in his bid to take his defamation case against the ABC to the High Court.

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Rape activist Jo Dyer’s secret Porter sex history

Rape activist Jo Dyer’s secret Porter sex history

The arts administrator who led the charge against Christian Porter over historical rape allegations, had her own sexual history with him at uni and failed to disclose it publicly.

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Revisiting a tawdry tale of journalistic self-indulgence and reality-challenged editing

To revisit the Four Corners’ coverage of the Porter rape accusation in light of his reported complaints is to re-enter with fresh eyes a parallel media wonderland.

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Upholding journalistic ethics

Upholding journalistic ethics

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has made a good case for an independent review of the Four Corners program.

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A tale of two stories

A tale of two stories

The ABC’s Four Corners program didn’t reveal a key source for its story on alleged historical rape claims involving Christian Porter.

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ABC ‘hid details of rape claim’

ABC ‘hid details of rape claim’

Former attorney-general Christian Porter demands independent review into the Four Corners episode which aired rape allegations against him.

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Porter appeal rejects conflict

Porter appeal rejects conflict

Christian Porter’s legal team have emphatically rejected claims his barrister could have used confidential information in her defence of the former Attorney-General.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Christian Porter MP, gives his Valedictory Speech at Parliament House on March 29, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the Morrison government's fourth budget on Tuesday night with measures aimed at easing the growing cost-of-living for Australians expected to feature. The federal government has already made several pre-budget announcements, including funding for national infrastructure projects, new health funding and increased spending for veterans and defence. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

‘Wishes him ill’: Big claim in Porter case

A top silk representing Christian Porter has made a big claim and lashed moves to have the court case heard behind closed doors.

Ryan Young

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Liberal member for Pearce Christian Porter is congratulated by Australian Energy Minister Angus Taylor after delivering his valedictory speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Porter slams ‘mob fury’ as he exits

Former attorney-general Christian Porter used his final address to parliament to slam ‘culture wars’ and the ‘mob’ that came after him following reports of historic rape allegations.

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Porter warns MPs: ‘Don’t think it can’t happen to you’

Porter warns MPs: ‘Don’t think it can’t happen to you’

Former Attorney-General uses valedictory speech to slam identity politics, address the rape allegations that ended his career and what he’ll do next.

Alasdair Belling

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Labor lament as weapon of choice hits home

Labor lament as weapon of choice hits home

Having long weaponised abuse claims against their political foes, most notably Christian Porter, senior Labor figures are ducking for cover now it’s being used on them.

PERTH , AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 8 , 2021 Prime Minister Scott Morrison speech in Perth.. Christian Porter. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Porter ordered to pay eye-watering amount

Ex-Attorney-General Christian Porter and his former barrister have been ordered to pay a huge amount of cash to an Adelaide woman.

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EMBARGO FOR TWAM 18 DEC 2021. FEES MAY APPLY. Australia's attorney general Christian Porter speaks during a press conference in Perth on March 3, 2021, after he outed himself as the unnamed cabinet minister accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti / AFP)

Jo Dyer awarded $430,000 legal costs in Porter case

The Federal Court has ordered Christian Porter and barrister Sue Chrysanthou to pay legal costs to the friend of the dead woman who accused Christian Porter of rape.

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