Articles for Scott Morrison

Inside Anthony Albanese's first-term inertia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Anthony Albanese's first-term inertia

ABC  

With less than a year until the next election, the words of party elder Gough Whitlam could be ringing in Anthony Albanese's ears. Bill Shorten, a factional heavy on Labor's Right who'd torn down two prime ministers, again worked the numbers, securing enough party room support to supersede Albanese's membership backing. But Albanese knew he needed to tread carefully, with …

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The royal commission into veterans' suicide laid bare a shocking truth about ADF deaths and families want action
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The royal commission into veterans' suicide laid bare a shocking truth about ADF deaths and families want action

ABC  

Scott Morrison made a virtue out of acknowledging members of Australia's military. Morrison left office more than two years ago but one of the final pieces of his government fell into place on Monday, with the release of the final report from a royal commission into veterans' suicide. Defence support services: The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone …

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Liberal senator Linda Reynolds was 'rolled up in a ball' over Brittany Higgins allegations, court told
4 months, 1 week ago

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds was 'rolled up in a ball' over Brittany Higgins allegations, court told

ABC  

Senator Linda Reynolds consistently received "dirty looks", stopped going out in public and feared her career was over after being accused of failing to support an alleged rape victim, her best friend has told a WA court. Ms Wawn described Senator Reynolds as in a "high state of distress" and the worst she had seen her since being discharged from …

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Scott Morrison’s court appearance a reminder of turbulence of 2021 and his government’s perceived problem with women
4 months, 1 week ago

Scott Morrison’s court appearance a reminder of turbulence of 2021 and his government’s perceived problem with women

ABC  

If a week is a long time in politics, six months is an epoch. But all that time seemed to disappear in a nanosecond when the former member for Cook took the stand in WA's Supreme Court on Tuesday via video link as a witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against her former staffer Brittany Higgins. Having been called as …

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison appears at WA senator Linda Reynolds's, Brittany Higgins's defamation trial
4 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 …

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Defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz to start in Perth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz to start in Perth

ABC  

There can't be many Australians unaware of former political staffer Brittany Higgins's claim she was raped by her colleague Bruce Lehrmann in the Parliament House office of their boss, Senator Linda Reynolds. Senator Reynolds took offence at a series of social media posts by Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz published in 2022 and 2023 critical of the way the rape …

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Australian leaders strongly condemn assassination attempt
5 months, 1 week ago

Australian leaders strongly condemn assassination attempt

ABC  

Sally Sara: As current and former Australian leaders all strongly denounce the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, there are questions about whether security should be tightened for Australian politicians. Evelyn Manfield: Anthony Albanese, Scott Morrison and Malcolm Turnbull among those strongly condemning the attempt to kill former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Evelyn Manfield: The Prime Minister …

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Scott Morrison says Donald Trump gave 'warm reception' to AUKUS pact at Trump Tower meeting
7 months, 1 week ago

Scott Morrison says Donald Trump gave 'warm reception' to AUKUS pact at Trump Tower meeting

ABC  

Donald Trump has given a "warm reception" to the AUKUS defence pact during a meeting with Scott Morrison in New York, the former prime minister says. But in a social media post, Mr Morrison said the pair discussed AUKUS on Tuesday night, local time, and it "received a warm reception" from Mr Trump. After resigning from politics earlier this year, …

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Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win
8 months, 1 week ago

Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win

ABC  

In short: Liberal Simon Kennedy has won the by-election in the federal seat of Cook, vacated by former prime minister Scott Morrison. Liberal Simon Kennedy has won the by-election in the federal seat of Cook, vacated by former prime minister Scott Morrison. The Liberal party has retained former prime minister Scott Morrison's federal seat of Cook, with candidate Simon Kennedy …

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Simon Kennedy wins preselection for Liberals in seat of Cook following Scott Morrison's resignation
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Simon Kennedy wins preselection for Liberals in seat of Cook following Scott Morrison's resignation

ABC  

In short: Simon Kennedy defeats three other candidates to win the Liberal Party's preselection to contest the seat of Cook. Simon Kennedy defeats three other candidates to win the Liberal Party's preselection to contest the seat of Cook. The Liberal Party has chosen former McKinsey consultant Simon Kennedy to contest the federal seat of Cook, following former prime minister Scott …

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Scott Morrison leans into life as a home cook as he pops down to IGA in his thongs to pick up some green onions after quitting politics - but his life is about to get a LOT busier
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Scott Morrison leans into life as a home cook as he pops down to IGA in his thongs to pick up some green onions after quitting politics - but his life is about to get a LOT busier

Daily Mail  

He has vowed never to leave behind his beloved 'Shire'. Proud home cook Mr Morrison, who has represented the unapologetically conservative seat of Cook in the Sutherland Shire since 2007, wore a tight-fitting blue Ralph Lauren t-shirt and baggy grey shorts as he picked up some spring onions. Man about town: Scott Morrison wore a tight-fitting blue Ralph Lauren t-shirt …

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Ex-Australian PM Scott Morrison joins American Global Strategies led by former US President Trump's NSA
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ex-Australian PM Scott Morrison joins American Global Strategies led by former US President Trump's NSA

Op India  

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to join a consulting firm headed by former US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. In a statement, Robert O’Brien, who served as Donald Trump’s hostage affairs envoy and then top national security advisor said, “Prime Minister Scott Morrison is widely regarded as one of the most consequential world leaders of the …

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Scott Morrison reveals his new job working alongside an ex-CIA director after quitting as an MP
11 months ago

Scott Morrison reveals his new job working alongside an ex-CIA director after quitting as an MP

Daily Mail  

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has revealed he will take up a new job working alongside ex-CIA director Mike Pompeo. Scott Morrison is pictured with his wife Jenny Morrison and their children Lily and Abbey Mike Pompeo and Robert O'Brien walk together in 2020 when both were serving the Trump Administration The pact, which will deliver US nuclear submarines to …

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Who is Steven Miles? The very controversial deputy premier endorsed by Annastacia Palaszczuk as her successor
1 year ago

Who is Steven Miles? The very controversial deputy premier endorsed by Annastacia Palaszczuk as her successor

Daily Mail  

Annastacia Palaszczuk has endorsed Steven Miles as Queensland's next premier after her shock resignation. Annastacia Palaszczuk has endorsed her deputy Steven Miles as Queensland's next premier after her shock resignation Mr Miles, 46, who has served as Ms Palaczcuk's deputy since May 2020, having been a Labor MP since 2015, is no stranger to controversy. Mr Miles, 46, has served …

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When Anthony Albanese lands in China, he'll have to do more than just not be Scott Morrison
1 year, 1 month ago

When Anthony Albanese lands in China, he'll have to do more than just not be Scott Morrison

ABC  

For a while there, not being Scott Morrison was one of Anthony Albanese's greatest assets. ABC Politics in your inbox Photo shows Politics journalist Brett Worthington on a black backgournd Sign up to the ABC Politics newsletter with Brett Worthington The Australian journalist Cheng Lei wasn't released because it was a barrier to Albanese's visits, it was because she had …

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Supporters of jailed writer Yang Hengjun and other Australians jailed in China vow to continue fighting after Cheng Lei's release
1 year, 2 months ago

Supporters of jailed writer Yang Hengjun and other Australians jailed in China vow to continue fighting after Cheng Lei's release

ABC  

Supporters of imprisoned academic Yang Hengjun are vowing to renew their push for his freedom after the long-awaited release of Australian journalist Cheng Lei from jail in China. Key points: Writer Yang Hengjun was sentenced for espionage in 2021 but has yet to receive a verdict Details surrounding released journalist Cheng Lei's case remain unclear Other Australians are still being …

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Scott Morrison accuses the government of 'rank hypocrisy' over Robodebt criticism, defends report findings
1 year, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison accuses the government of 'rank hypocrisy' over Robodebt criticism, defends report findings

ABC  

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has accused the government of "political lynching" over its criticism of his role in the illegal Robodebt income averaging scheme. Key points: Scott Morrison has doubled down on his rejection of the royal commission into Robodebt's findings against him The royal commission report found Mr Morrison allowed cabinet to be misled, provided untrue evidence and …

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NSW Premier Chris Minns praises Scott Morrison's holiday look as he bizarrely compares former PM to Tom Cruise in 80s romcom Risky Business
1 year, 5 months ago

NSW Premier Chris Minns praises Scott Morrison's holiday look as he bizarrely compares former PM to Tom Cruise in 80s romcom Risky Business

Daily Mail  

NSW premier Chris Minns has offered a rare praise to former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, oddly comparing him to Tom Cruise. NSW Premier Chris Minns has praised Scott Morrison's holiday look as he bizarrely compares former PM to Tom Cruise in his 'Risky Business sunnies'. Photos published by Daily Mail showed the former Prime Minister sporting a healthy tan as …

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticises the 'glee' of Labor leaders over Robodebt findings, apologises to victims
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticises the 'glee' of Labor leaders over Robodebt findings, apologises to victims

ABC  

The federal opposition leader has apologised to Robodebt victims but has criticised "the glee" of the prime minister, accusing him of politicising the royal commission's report release. Key points: Mr Dutton called the royal commission an "important process" He said "we will consider" its recommendations Anthony Albanese slammed suggestions Labor was leveraging the report for political gain Commissioner Catherine Holmes …

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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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Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson

Daily Mail  

Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations long before they first met Lisa Wilkinson, new leaks have revealed. Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations The pair had a firm timeline in place long …

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Scott Morrison's $4m endorsement of defunct Esther Foundation 'silenced' rehab residents
1 year, 6 months ago

Scott Morrison's $4m endorsement of defunct Esther Foundation 'silenced' rehab residents

ABC  

Former residents of the Esther Foundation Christian rehabilitation facility say they were deterred from speaking up about allegations of abuse and mistreatment after former prime minister Scott Morrison personally visited the centre during 2019. Women who spoke out about their experiences at Esther Foundation said they were relieved but not surprised this week when a report by the Australian National …

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Income inequality surges as richest group gets more than 90 per cent of the gains, Australia Institute finds
1 year, 8 months ago

Income inequality surges as richest group gets more than 90 per cent of the gains, Australia Institute finds

ABC  

Thomas Harmathy is doing fine. Now 93 per cent of gains going to 10 per cent Mr Grudnoff says the benefits of Australia's expanding economy have gone to the top tier. However, profits and asset prices have grown, and "the top 10 per cent of income earners get a lot of their income from profit", whereas the bottom 90 per …

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Robert Glasser on Australia’s Turn to Climate Action
1 year, 11 months ago

Robert Glasser on Australia’s Turn to Climate Action

The Diplomat  

In the last few years, the costs and impacts of climate change have become unavoidably clear to Australians. face up to the challenge of climate change.” Sure enough, Australia’s federal election in May 2022 saw the incumbent Liberal/National Coalition – then led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison – fail to secure a fourth consecutive term. Across Australia, voters swung away …

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