Even Libs in a mess doing better than Labor
It is perverse that so much can be going wrong for the government yet it is the opposition that has the most to lose from this sitting fortnight.
It is perverse that so much can be going wrong for the government yet it is the opposition that has the most to lose from this sitting fortnight.
Chilling and never-before-published details from Christian Porter’s accuser revealed for the first time so readers can judge for themselves.
A former boyfriend of Christian Porter’s rape accuser says he has ‘clear recollections of relevant discussions’ with the alleged victim.
NSW Police chief Mick Fuller had a running battle with the MP during a heated budget estimates hearing.
The Duchess well and truly has custody of the Duke’s two most-prized possessions, and we’re not talking about the kids.
Anyone who thinks Linda Reynolds and Christian Porter can return to their jobs after leave is deluded.
The purpose does not seem to be concern for the alleged victim, but a desire to ruin the Attorney-General’s career and damage the government.
Scott Morrison has every confidence in Michaelia Cash as she fills in as A-G. But history tells us to expect some fancy footwork.
When members of the legal fraternity become part of the mob, you know democracy is in trouble.
Don’t write-off our justice process because of failures over the Christian Porter and Brittany Higgins rape allegations
Linda Reynolds’ extended sick leave risks further stalling key decisions, forcing Foreign Minister Marise Payne to take charge.
The woman who accused Christian Porter of rape suggested they may have resurfaced while she was undergoing psychotherapy.
Women are trending left in their politics and ideology, just as men are trending right.
The way the allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter crescendoed this week was utterly extraordinary.
The pile-on over Christian Porter will prove to be the defining test of Scott Morrison.
Her bosses at the ABC should have had closer oversight of Louise Milligan’s story, given her close personal involvement in it.
The rape claim against Christian Porter is being hijacked as a potent political weapon.
The push for Christian Porter’s political execution resembles a modern-day remake of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.
Rape is one of the ghastliest crimes, yet it’s being used as a transparently political ploy to distract and destabilise the government.
The woman who accused Christian Porter of raping her in 1988 spent the next day with him and believed they had a long-term future despite the alleged attack.
The IR bill faces delays as key crossbenchers call for a vote to be shelved, and back an inquiry into Christian Porter rape claims.
Sally McManus wants an independent probe into allegations against Christian Porter, and says he should step down during it.
An inquest into the death of the woman who accused Christian Porter of rape would be unlikely to examine the veracity of her allegations.
The family of the woman who alleged she was raped by Attorney-General Christian Porter support an inquiry into circumstances that led to her death.
Christian Porter’s outrageous treatment suggests a new dark age that erodes public trust in media and institutions that govern society.
Amid the Canberra rape claims, there is a threat the government will lapse into paralysis at a time where messaging is critical.
A government that prides itself on its control has been thrown off course. At some point the damage will be reflected in the polls.
Allegations should not equal resignation. However, Christian Porter will be forced to live with a cloud over his character.
Attorney-General Christian Porter categorically denies a historical rape allegation, saying he did not even have sex with the then 16-year-old girl.
A month-long media pile-on has reduced two cabinet ministers to trembling, tearful wrecks forced on to sick leave.
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