seal of approvalNationAUKUS architect and former prime minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition have welcomed the announcement on the pact but experts warn that the priority of the agreement should remain the three founding members.
NewspollPoliticsAnthony Albanese has denied he is worried about his personal standing among voters, despite his approval rating being the same as Scott Morrison’s in the lead-up to the Coalition’s 2022 election loss.
Attacks on Peter Dutton are inspired by government weakness. It seeks a repeat of its successful assault on Scott Morrison’s character – but there are two problems with this tactic.
newsNewsWireNationals MP Barnaby Joyce says former prime minister Scott Morrison ditched taking a nuclear energy policy to an election because it was unpopular.
INQUIRERA failure of leadership, vision, messaging and political management is the pact’s greatest threat.
Alan Dupont
LettersLettersThe carry-on about Peter Dutton’s demand about the granting of visas for Gazans is more than just over the top, it’s childish, offensive and counter-productive.
EditorialSelf-described ‘straight shooter’ Anthony Albanese reassured voters ‘what you see is what you get’. Except for when it suits him to be more selective and circumspect.
Editorial
Defamation battleNationScott Morrison has revealed in court he feared for his then-defence minister Linda Reynolds’ life and that he was forced to demote her to protect her health.
LIVENewsWireScott Morrison has told a court Senator Linda Reynolds’ reference to Brittany Higgins as a ‘lying cow’ was ‘outrageous’ but ‘out of character’.
Emma Kirk
Reynolds vs HigginsNationScott Morrison says Linda Reynolds’ description of Brittany Higgins was ‘out of character’ for the senator, but said it played no part in his decision to remove her from the defence portfolio.
CourtsNationScott Morrison is likely to be cross examined over his apology to Brittany Higgins and his public rebuke to Linda Reynolds – and over allegations he misled parliament during the scandal.
Ipso factoFormer PM Scott Morrison on the full witness list in defamation showdown; a new job for Ian Freckelton KC; and a(nother) nasty spat engulfing the Victorian Bar council | Read Ipso Facto
EXCLUSIVEBreaking NewsDominic Perrottet and Scott Morrison were spotted just metres away from NSW parliament, as rumours of the ex-Premier’s looming resignation intensify.
Jessica Wang
EXCLUSIVENewsWireDominic Perrottet and Scott Morrison were spotted just metres away from NSW parliament, as rumours of the ex-Premier’s looming resignation intensify.
Jessica Wang
NationThe former PM is expected to be called as a witness for Linda Reynolds in her looming defamation battle against Brittany Higgins.
Emma Kirk
CourtBreaking NewsA high profile figure is expected to be called up as a witness for Senator Linda Reynolds in her defamation case against former staffer Brittany Higgins.
Emma Kirk
CourtNewsWireA high profile figure is expected to be called up as a witness for Senator Linda Reynolds in her defamation case against former staffer Brittany Higgins.
Emma Kirk
UpdatedNewsWireAfter the Opposition Leader signalled he would shelve Labor’s interim emissions reduction target, the Prime Minister accused him of “walking away” from climate action.
Jack Quail
LettersLettersDefence reviews have dealt with the nation’s needs in substantial detail, but there is no obvious urgency in terms of updating the sector from the government. The sector may have been weakened.
New MPPoliticsParliament’s newest Liberal MP, Simon Kennedy, has accused corporate Australia of using its power to ‘tell individuals and families how or what to think’ and crush small business.