Articles for Christian Porter

What did the Robodebt royal commission find about the people who oversaw the scheme?
1 year, 5 months ago

What did the Robodebt royal commission find about the people who oversaw the scheme?

ABC  

The political recriminations for findings of the Robodebt royal commission have been swift, with the prime minister dubbing the former debt collecting mechanism a "gross betrayal" of the Australian people. "The Robodebt scheme was a gross betrayal and a human tragedy," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said following the release of the report. Labor called the royal commission after coming to …

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The Robodebt royal commission is hearing damning evidence of public sector dysfunction. Now it must probe the question of culture
1 year, 10 months ago

The Robodebt royal commission is hearing damning evidence of public sector dysfunction. Now it must probe the question of culture

ABC  

In mid-November last year, the former head of the Department of Human Services, Kathryn Campbell, was asked by senior counsel assisting the royal commission into the so-called Robodebt scheme if she would describe the system, implemented under her watch, as "a massive failure of public administration". 'No one wanted to give her bad news' While the minister was presuming his …

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Rachelle Miller says she made her allegations about Alan Tudge not for revenge, but so that other women can be heard
3 years ago

Rachelle Miller says she made her allegations about Alan Tudge not for revenge, but so that other women can be heard

ABC  

It took a bruising year after former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller first told her story about minister Alan Tudge for her to finally be heard, and for him to face consequences and stand aside. Mr Kunkel's phone call to Ms Miller marked a stark change in the government's response from when Ms Miller first told her story for Four Corners' …

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Scott Morrison promotes allies in reshuffle following Christian Porter's resignation
3 years, 2 months ago

Scott Morrison promotes allies in reshuffle following Christian Porter's resignation

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promoted two of his closest political allies in a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Christian Porter. Key points: Scott Morrison has reshuffled his frontbench for the fourth time in a year Immigration Minister Alex Hawke joins Cabinet, with Christian Porter's old roles divided between Angus Taylor and Melissa Price WA Liberal MP and …

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Barnaby Joyce defends Christian Porter's decision to remain in Parliament after resigning from Cabinet
3 years, 3 months ago

Barnaby Joyce defends Christian Porter's decision to remain in Parliament after resigning from Cabinet

ABC  

Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has defended Christian Porter's decision to remain in Parliament as a backbencher, saying he has not done anything illegal and is entitled to stay. Key points: Mr Joyce says he would like to see Mr Porter return to a senior role in government one day He described the former attorney-general as an "incredibly capable politician" …

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Scott Morrison moves Christian Porter, Linda Reynolds and Peter Dutton in Cabinet reshuffle
3 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison moves Christian Porter, Linda Reynolds and Peter Dutton in Cabinet reshuffle

ABC  

Christian Porter and Linda Reynolds have been dumped from their senior ministerial positions, switched to other Cabinet roles as Scott Morrison seeks to stabilise his scandal-plagued government. Key points: Karen Andrews becomes the Home Affairs Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle Christian Porter moves from attorney-general to take on Ms Andrews' former industry and science portfolio Peter Dutton replaces Linda Reynolds …

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Christian Porter sues the ABC over rape allegation
3 years, 9 months ago

Christian Porter sues the ABC over rape allegation

Daily Mail  

Attorney-General Christian Porter is suing the ABC over an article which published allegations that a senior cabinet minister raped a 16-year-old girl in 1988. Mr Porter's legal team commenced defamation action at the Federal Court on Monday, accusing journalist Louise Milligan of running a 'campaign against Mr Porter in order to harm his reputation and have him removed.' Attorney-General Christian …

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Independent body to handle complaints in Australian Parliament may be needed in wake of rape allegations
3 years, 9 months ago

Independent body to handle complaints in Australian Parliament may be needed in wake of rape allegations

ABC  

The Sex Discrimination Commissioner believes an independent complaints handling body may be needed to deal with staffing concerns in Parliament House. Key points: Kate Jenkins says unique circumstances to Parliament House must be investigated in her inquiry She said she could not foreshadow recommendations, but an independent body to handle complaints could be one The inquiry follows several allegations of …

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Christian Porter is correct — this is an extremely unsatisfactory state of affairs
3 years, 9 months ago

Christian Porter is correct — this is an extremely unsatisfactory state of affairs

ABC  

The "rule of law" is a fine thing. Christian Porter — the Attorney-General, the custodian of Australian laws — this week appeared drawn and pale as he confronted the disorienting prospect of a world in which the rule of law did not apply. Mr Porter — who says he has not personally read the complainant's account of the allegations levelled …

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stands by Christian Porter after historical rape allegation denial
3 years, 9 months ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stands by Christian Porter after historical rape allegation denial

ABC  

The federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Christian Porter has his support after the Attorney-General identified himself as the Cabinet minister facing a historical rape allegation. Key points: Christian Porter has categorically denied the allegation and says it "did not happen" Mr Frydenberg says the Attorney-General is entitled to the presumption of innocence Labor has repeated its calls for an independent …

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Scott Morrison dismisses calls for inquiry into historical rape allegation denied by Attorney-General Christian Porter
3 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison dismisses calls for inquiry into historical rape allegation denied by Attorney-General Christian Porter

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed calls for an inquiry into a historical rape allegation against Attorney-General Christian Porter. Key points: Christian Porter denies the allegation and says it "did not happen" The Prime Minister says an inquiry would imply the police are not competent to deal with this issue Mr Morrison says Mr Porter has the support of his …

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Christian Porter identifies himself as unnamed Cabinet minister and strenuously denies historical rape allegation
3 years, 9 months ago

Christian Porter identifies himself as unnamed Cabinet minister and strenuously denies historical rape allegation

ABC  

Christian Porter has identified himself as the Cabinet minister who is facing a historical rape allegation. Key points: Christian Porter says he will not stand down as Australia's Attorney-General He confirmed he knew the woman as a teenager but said the alleged incident "simply did not happen" In an emotional press conference, he said he would take a "short period …

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Investigation reveals history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by Attorney-General Christian Porter
4 years, 1 month ago

Investigation reveals history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by Attorney-General Christian Porter

ABC  

Questions have been raised about Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter's attitude towards women, after a Four Corners investigation revealed a history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour. His alleged behaviour includes making unwanted advances to women while in federal office Mr Porter released a statement denying the claims made against him Following revelations Mr Porter was warned by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull …

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Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to appoint Christian Porter as Attorney-General in wake of Four Corners revelations
4 years, 1 month ago

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to appoint Christian Porter as Attorney-General in wake of Four Corners revelations

ABC  

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says he would have given more thought to promoting Christian Porter to Attorney- General if he had known about the extent of the allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him. Key points: Malcolm Turnbull says he did not know the alleged extent of Christian Porter's behaviour before promoting him to Attorney-General A Four Corners story revealed …

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Inside the Canberra Bubble
4 years, 1 month ago

Inside the Canberra Bubble

ABC  

Four Corners 9 November 2020 Inside the Canberra Bubble JO DYER, NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPION DEBATING TEAM, 1987: All political parties need to think about the type of people that they have in positions of power and authority. LOUISE MILLIGAN, REPORTER: The Liberal Party has been grappling with what’s been described as a “women problem” for several years, with accusations of …

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Christian Porter was warned over public behaviour with young female staffer by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull
4 years, 1 month ago

Christian Porter was warned over public behaviour with young female staffer by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull

ABC  

Cabinet minister Christian Porter was warned by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull about his public behaviour with a young female Liberal staffer, because of Mr Turnbull's concerns he could be at risk of compromise or blackmail. Key points: Christian Porter was given a warning by Malcolm Turnbull after Mr Porter was spotted "kissing and cuddling" a young staffer at a Canberra …

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Clive Palmer's WA border challenge backed by Attorney‑General Christian Porter, document shows
4 years, 4 months ago

Clive Palmer's WA border challenge backed by Attorney‑General Christian Porter, document shows

ABC  

The West Australian Government has released a document clearly stating federal Attorney-General, Christian Porter, joined court action designed to remove the state's hard border "in support" of Queensland businessman Clive Palmer's position. Key points: The Commonwealth wasn't "arguing for either side", Christian Porter had said The Commonwealth wasn't "arguing for either side", Christian Porter had said But a document shows …

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Can trials be held in secret, like the one against Witness K lawyer Bernard Collaery?
4 years, 6 months ago

Can trials be held in secret, like the one against Witness K lawyer Bernard Collaery?

ABC  

Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery's prosecution is an extraordinary thing. The fact that Mr Collaery, a prominent Canberra lawyer and former ACT attorney-general, was charged alongside his client, Witness K, is bound to have sent a chill through others doing similar work. Mr Collaery and Witness K were charged under National Security laws and their prosecution is guided by the National …

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Christian Porter and a secret trial have destroyed my practice, Witness K lawyer Bernard Collaery says
4 years, 6 months ago

Christian Porter and a secret trial have destroyed my practice, Witness K lawyer Bernard Collaery says

ABC  

Bernard Collaery's once-thriving Canberra law practice now operates from the front room of his home. Key points: Bernard Collaery is being tried in secret for revealing national secrets He blames federal Attorney-General Christian Porter for pursuing the prosecution Mr Collaery says an open trial is important for democratic transparency His barrister's wig and robe gather dust by the door, and …

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