View from The Hill: Scott Morrison makes parliamentary history – for the worst of reasons
Among the slew of mostly predictable speeches that culminated in the first-ever House of Representatives censure of a former prime
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Albanese insists Voice will help ‘close the gap’, as divisions flare in Nationals
The Nationals’ decision sparked a vitriolic response on Tuesday from Indigenous leader Noel Pearson, while the Western Australian National party dissociated itself from it. …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Niki Savva on her book Bulldozed, Scott Morrison and the Liberals’ woes
“He’s a very secretive character. He’s distrustful. He’s a control freak. He’s a bully. He’s stubborn. He doesn’t listen to anyone” …
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Nationals declare they will oppose the ‘Voice’ referendum
Nationals leader David Littleproud said the party didn’t believe the Voice would “genuinely close the gap” …
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Scott Morrison to face parliamentary censure for undermining political trust
The opposition will vote against the censure, but will support the legislation to implement the Bell recommendations to ensure ministerial appointments are always made public. …
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View from The Hill: Welfare recipients are potential winners from Pocock twisting Albanese’s arm
Lukas Coch/AAP Anthony Albanese is about to end the year with his industrial relations legislation through and parliament formally lambasting
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View from The Hill: The Bell report on Morrison’s multi-ministries provides a bad character reference
Mick Tsikas/AAP Former High Court judge Virginia Bell does not describe Scott Morrison as a megalomaniac. But the picture she
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Grattan on Friday: David Pocock has only just arrived in the Senate and now he’s negotiating with the PM
On the industrial relations bill, Labor’s most difficult legislative challenge so far, the government hasn’t targeted crossbencher Jacqui Lambie. Pocock is an easier dance partner. …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘Teal’ Monique Ryan on the Victorian election and six months in parliament
In this podcast, Michelle and Dr. Monique Ryan discuss the VIC election, the immense job she has taken on as member for Kooyong, the cost of her campaign and how she has found her first six months in parliament …
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Word from The Hill: Industrial relations bill, Victoria’s election, and imminent report on Morrison’s multi-ministries
In this podcast Michelle Grattan & politics + society editor Amanda Dunn canvass the final sitting weeks of parliament, the Victorian election and the report into Scott Morrison’s appointment to multiple ministries. …
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