Barnaby Joyce praises Scott Morrison after he called him a liar in leaked texts
3 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce praises Scott Morrison after he called him a liar in leaked texts

Daily Mail  

Barnaby Joyce has publicly praised Scott Morrison as 'competent' and 'the better choice' after texts were leaked showing he called the Prime Minister a 'hypocrite and a liar'. The Deputy Prime Minister sent the damning texts to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in March last year after the PM claimed he did not know about her rape allegation before she aired it publicly. Since Ms Higgins leaked the texts last week, Mr Joyce has been at pains to insist he backs Mr Morrison and likes working with him. Ms Higgins leaked the messages last week after Mr Joyce called for the resignation of a mystery minister who allegedly called Mr Morrison a 'complete psycho' in texts to Gladys Berejiklian.

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison appears at WA senator Linda Reynolds's, Brittany Higgins's defamation trial
7 months, 1 week ago

Former prime minister Scott Morrison appears at WA senator Linda Reynolds's, Brittany Higgins's defamation trial

ABC  

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has denounced what he labelled the "weaponising" of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation by Labor, saying it left his former defence minister in such a distressed state he was concerned it could be fatal for her. Mr Morrison is giving evidence via video link in the defamation trial brought by Liberal senator Linda Reynolds against Ms …

Scott Morrison's closest allies believe the former PM should quit
2 years, 3 months ago

Scott Morrison's closest allies believe the former PM should quit

Daily Mail  

Liberal MPs have turned on former prime minister Scott Morrison and want him to 'pack his bags' and get out of parliament, insiders claim. Nikki Savva, a former senior staffer to Liberal treasurer Peter Costello, said Mr Morrison's once closest party allies believe he was 'power hungry' and 'deluded' into treating them 'like dirt'. Once close political colleagues are reportedly …

Scott Morrison is blasted in legal report as Anthony Albanese demands apology
2 years, 7 months ago

Scott Morrison is blasted in legal report as Anthony Albanese demands apology

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison should apologise to the Australian people after he secretly swore himself into five ministerial portfolios, Anthony Albanese said today. Anthony Albanese has demanded an apology from Scott Morrison to the Australian people after he secretly swore himself into five ministerial portfolios Mr Morrison has called the ministers whose jobs he was secretly sharing to apologise to them directly …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison stumbles when he addresses a journalist as 'Mr Speaker' THREE times
2 years, 11 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison stumbles when he addresses a journalist as 'Mr Speaker' THREE times

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison has stumbled during his election campaign by mistakenly referring to a journalist as 'Mr Speaker' three times while answering their question. Mr Morrison appeared to forget that he wasn't in Parliament when he awkwardly addressed the reporter as the Speaker of the House of Representatives At a press conference for the 2018 Wentworth by-election, the Prime Minister, who …

Barnaby Joyce defends calling Scott Morrison a 'hypocrite and liar' in row with Sunrise host Ms Barr
2 years, 11 months ago

Barnaby Joyce defends calling Scott Morrison a 'hypocrite and liar' in row with Sunrise host Ms Barr

Daily Mail  

Barnaby Joyce has had text messages he sent about Scott Morrison being a 'hypocrite and a liar' thrown in his face during a heated TV stoush. The Deputy Prime Minister on Monday faced off with Sunrise's Natalie Barr over claims Mr Morrison made comments a decade-and-a-half ago urging Liberal pre-selectors not to vote for the 'Lebanese guy because his family …

Bob Carr doubles down on claims Peter Dutton was responsible for leaking texts about Scott Morrison
3 years, 1 month ago

Bob Carr doubles down on claims Peter Dutton was responsible for leaking texts about Scott Morrison

Daily Mail  

Former NSW premier Bob Carr has doubled down on his claim that Peter Dutton called the Prime Minister an 'absolute psycho'. Former NSW premier Bob Carr has doubled down on his claim that Peter Dutton called the Prime Minister an 'absolute psycho' Peter Dutton has denied he's was the minister who leaked text messages attacking the PM On Monday morning …

Scott Morrison insists he 'couldn't care less' texts calling him a 'fraud, liar, horrible person'
3 years, 1 month ago

Scott Morrison insists he 'couldn't care less' texts calling him a 'fraud, liar, horrible person'

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison says he couldn't care less about text messages that have been leaked in the past week describing him as a 'liar', 'horrible, horrible person', and a 'complete psycho'. 'What people send around in texts, I, frankly, could not care less about,' Mr Morrison told reporters in Sydney after attending an 'I4Give' service at the King's School Chapel. Prime …

Scott Morrison plays down Barnaby Joyce's text message calling him a liar
3 years, 1 month ago

Scott Morrison plays down Barnaby Joyce's text message calling him a liar

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has forgiven Barnaby Joyce for describing him as a liar last year, insisting he could not care less what people say about him in text messages. Key points: Mr Joyce sent the text message in March 2021 He called Scott Morrison a hypocrite and a liar Mr Morrison says he will "not be distracted" …

Barnaby Joyce's text describing Scott Morrison as a 'liar' is the least of the PM's problems
3 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce's text describing Scott Morrison as a 'liar' is the least of the PM's problems

ABC  

Scott Morrison's biggest enemy isn't the cohort of colleagues who don't like him, it's that some of those who do like him have a gnawing sense the jig is up. One Cabinet minister insists Morrison's frontbench is "rock solid behind the PM", blaming the summer of discontent for the government's current woes, saying Australians' hopes for 2022 have been dashed …

Barnaby Joyce offered to resign as deputy prime minister over text message calling Scott Morrison a 'hypocrite and a liar'
3 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce offered to resign as deputy prime minister over text message calling Scott Morrison a 'hypocrite and a liar'

ABC  

Barnaby Joyce says he offered his resignation as deputy prime minister after an explosive text message he wrote last year — calling Prime Minister Scott Morrison a "hypocrite and a liar" — was exposed. Key points: Barnaby Joyce says he offered to resign for the text message, sent last year In it, he branded Scott Morrison a "hypocrite and a …

Ministers deny role in leaked text exchange between Gladys Berejiklian and mystery MP
3 years, 1 month ago

Ministers deny role in leaked text exchange between Gladys Berejiklian and mystery MP

ABC  

Two federal government ministers have denied being the unnamed Liberal MP who allegedly called Prime Minister Scott Morrison a "psycho" in a text to Gladys Berejiklian. Key points: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he feels sorry for the Prime Minister In the alleged texts, Gladys Berejiklian described Scott Morrison as someone who she did not trust NSW Treasurer Matt Kean …

Barnaby Joyce lashes out at Malcolm Turnbull and Kevin Rudd calling them 'dipsticks'
3 years, 4 months ago

Barnaby Joyce lashes out at Malcolm Turnbull and Kevin Rudd calling them 'dipsticks'

Daily Mail  

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has slammed former prime ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Kevin Rudd for recent comments over the diplomatic spat between Scott Morrison and French president Emmanuel Macron. Speaking on Channel Seven's Sunrise program, Mr Joyce called the former prime ministers 'dipsticks' and 'pains in the neck'. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has slammed former prime minister Malcolm …

Barnaby Joyce's return puts Scott Morrison in an awkward position
3 years, 9 months ago

Barnaby Joyce's return puts Scott Morrison in an awkward position

ABC  

Parliaments rarely rise to their feet to offer a round of applause. Dumped Nationals leader Michael McCormack, who remained the nation's deputy prime minister until his predecessor-cum-successor Barnaby Joyce was sworn in on Tuesday, had the unenviable task of having been sacked by his party only to have to sit in the Prime Minister's chair come Question Time. Barnaby Joyce …

Brittany Higgins' boyfriend takes a swipe at Scott Morrison
3 years, 11 months ago

Brittany Higgins' boyfriend takes a swipe at Scott Morrison

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins' boyfriend has criticised Scott Morrison for refusing to apologise to ousted Australia Post boss Christine Holgate. The jibe came after Mr Morrison said he regretted causing distress but stopped short of saying sorry to Ms Holgate who accused him of bullying her out of a job last year. Brittany Higgins' boyfriend has criticsed Scott Morrison for refusing to …

Scott Morrison faces fresh questions about when his office learned about alleged rape of Brittany Higgins
4 years, 1 month ago

Scott Morrison faces fresh questions about when his office learned about alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

ABC  

Scott Morrison has called in the head of his department to investigate when the Prime Minister's Office learned about the alleged rape of a now-former Liberal staffer. Key points: Scott Morrison maintains his office was unaware the incident involved an alleged rape until last week The head of the Prime Minister's Department has been called in to investigate who knew …

Scott Morrison says he won't be distracted after being abused, snubbed by bushfire survivors
5 years, 2 months ago

Scott Morrison says he won't be distracted after being abused, snubbed by bushfire survivors

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has responded to criticism of his leadership during the bushfire crisis, saying while he understands people are angry, he doesn't "take these things personally". Key points: Mr Morrison was heckled during his visit to an evacuation centre in Cobargo He says the criticism will not distract him from delivering support and resources to fire-affected communities The …

Barnaby Joyce says he sent 'an awful lot' of special drought envoy reports to PM
5 years, 6 months ago

Barnaby Joyce says he sent 'an awful lot' of special drought envoy reports to PM

ABC  

The Federal Government's former special drought envoy, Barnaby Joyce, says he sent "an awful lot" of reports to the Prime Minister about issues relating to drought-affected communities, during his appointment. Key points: Barnaby Joyce says he is unclear on whether he was required to compile a report He says he sent frequent updates on the drought to the PM via …

Lawyer confirms complaint against Barnaby Joyce also alleges possible 'sexual misconduct'
7 years, 1 month ago

Lawyer confirms complaint against Barnaby Joyce also alleges possible 'sexual misconduct'

ABC  

The lawyer representing the West Australian woman who made a complaint against Barnaby Joyce has revealed further information about the nature of the allegation, confirming it refers to "sexual harassment and/or sexual misconduct". Key points: Lawyer Emma Salerno says her client's complaint relates to an allegation of "both sexual harassment and/or sexual misconduct" Barnaby Joyce says he wants the matter …

Barnaby Joyce's sexual harassment accuser upset complaint now public
7 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce's sexual harassment accuser upset complaint now public

ABC  

The West Australian woman who made a sexual harassment complaint against Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is upset her concerns have been made public against her wishes. Key points: Barnaby Joyce seeking legal advice after sexual harassment allegations Joyce's spokesman says allegations are "spurious and defamatory" Woman behind allegations has a high profile in WA A spokesman for Mr Joyce …

Barnaby Joyce: Australian deputy prime minister resigns amid string of sex scandals
7 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce: Australian deputy prime minister resigns amid string of sex scandals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s deputy prime minister Barnaby …

Australia deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce quits Cabinet over harassment claim, will not resign from Parliament
7 years, 1 month ago

Australia deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce quits Cabinet over harassment claim, will not resign from Parliament

Firstpost  

Australia’s deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce resigned on Friday from the Cabinet after allegations emerged that he sexually harassed a woman Just over a week after withstanding a parliamentary vote calling for his firing, Australia’s deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce resigned on Friday from the Cabinet over allegations that he sexually harassed a woman. Joyce had then hit back, describing …

Barnaby Joyce sexual harassment allegation 'very serious', acting PM Mathias Cormann says
7 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce sexual harassment allegation 'very serious', acting PM Mathias Cormann says

ABC  

Acting Prime Minister Mathias Cormann has described an allegation of sexual harassment levelled at Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce as "very serious", saying the formal complaint needs to be investigated. Key points: Nationals yesterday confirmed formal complaint against Barnaby Joyce ABC understands it relates to sexual harassment allegation involving WA woman Mathias Cormann says it is "appropriate for allegations of this …

Malcolm Turnbull bans ministers from sex with staffers, but resists calls to ask Barnaby Joyce to resign
7 years, 1 month ago

Malcolm Turnbull bans ministers from sex with staffers, but resists calls to ask Barnaby Joyce to resign

ABC  

Ministers will be banned from having sexual relationships with staffers under a rethink of the code of conduct announced by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today. Key points: Sex between ministers and their staff is banned under the code of conduct from today PM made it clear he was angry with Barnaby Joyce about the affair but did not ask for …

Barnaby Joyce to take leave amid pressure over affair with former staffer, Senate votes for his resignation
7 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce to take leave amid pressure over affair with former staffer, Senate votes for his resignation

ABC  

Barnaby Joyce will take leave next week, as pressure grows over his affair with a former staffer and senators vote for him to resign or be sacked for breaching ministerial standards. Key points: PM announced Mathias Cormann will be acting PM next week instead of Mr Joyce, who will take leave A vote in the Senate calling for the Deputy …

Barnaby Joyce lashes out at Malcolm Turnbull's comments about his affair, says they were 'inept' and 'unnecessary'
7 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce lashes out at Malcolm Turnbull's comments about his affair, says they were 'inept' and 'unnecessary'

ABC  

The crisis inside the Federal Government has worsened, with Barnaby Joyce lashing out at Malcolm Turnbull. Key points: Barnaby Joyce says he will support the ban on sex between ministers and staffers But says Malcolm Turnbull's comments about affair caused more hurt for his family Deputy PM wants to get Coalition "back on even keel" An angry-sounding Mr Joyce accused …

Barnaby Joyce's public scolding from Malcolm Turnbull exposes uncomfortable rift
7 years, 1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce's public scolding from Malcolm Turnbull exposes uncomfortable rift

ABC  

An uncomfortable gulf has been exposed between the Prime Minister and his deputy, after Malcolm Turnbull delivered a scathing dressing down in which he refused to endorse Barnaby Joyce and told him to consider his position. Key points: Barnaby Joyce has taken personal leave He will not act in the Prime Minister's role while Malcolm Turnbull travels to the US …

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