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Grace Tame holds Australian media to account over Fierravanti-Wells’ exit speech

The former Australian of the Year has questioned why the departing senator’s takedown of Morrison hasn’t been more widely reported.

Crikey

Dear Leslie, the media is in a tizz over Concetta Fierravanti-Wells’ speech. Sour grapes, surely?

Crikey’s resident ethicist Dr Leslie Cannold clears the air about the slap that was heard around the world.

Crikey

Morrison leans on scorned woman trope in his response to Fierravanti-Wells’ claims

The prime minister has a history of responding to claims by women of bullying by framing them as emotionally unstable.

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Liberals defend PM from bullying claims

High-profile Liberals have come out in support of the prime minister after accusations of bullying surfaced in parliament.

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You gotta fight. For your rights. Liberal Paaaaaaarty.

Good morning, early birds. Former PM John Howard has said that Coalition spats are nothing but personal grievances but does think Liberal Party members should choose their own candidates, and over 50,000 mourners gathered last night for Shane Warne’s state funeral. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

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View from The Hill: Budget week punctuated by distractions

In the middle of budget week, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese boarded a VIP aircraft bound for Melbourne to attend Shane Warne’s Wednesday evening memorial service.

The Conversation

'What was the alternative?': Treasurer defends government spending

In a follow up speech to Tuesday night's budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg addresses the National Press Club on the government's economic recovery.

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Wicked Liberal Lashes Out At Wickeder Liberal Starting A Fight Between 2 Evil Libs

"In my public life, I have met ruthless people. Morrison tops the list."

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Fierravanti-Wells opens up the weeping sore of NSW Libs’ factional warfare

Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells is leaving no one in two minds about her views of the NSW Liberal Party. What will the press gallery do?

Crikey

Fake religion and no moral compass: departing Liberal senator calls out the PM’s use of religion as a ‘marketing advantage’

Outgoing NSW Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has performed one final public service: skewering Morrison in her exit speech.

Crikey

Scott Morrison dismisses veteran Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells's scathing character assessment

The Prime Minister dismisses Concetta Fierravanti-Wells's claim he is a bully with no moral compass, saying the senator is simply "disappointed" her time in federal parliament might be coming to an end.

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The Loop: Ukraine-Russia peace talks, budget key points, another Adelaide earthquake and fury over We Don't Talk About Bruno Oscars performance

Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news.

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Worst could be yet to come for flood-hit areas – as it happened

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Morrison brushes off Lib senator's swipe

Scott Morrison has dismissed an attack by NSW senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labelling him unfit to be leader, saying being criticised is part of the job.

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Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labels Scott Morrison 'a bully with no moral compass'

Outgoing Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells takes aim at Prime Minister Scott Morrison, describing him as "a bully with no moral compass" who pretends to be a man of faith.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison labelled an ‘autocrat and bully who has no moral compass’ by Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Senator, who has been relegated to an unwinnable spot on the Liberal party’s NSW upper house ticket, says in parliament ‘the fish stinks from the head’

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Outgoing Liberal senator lashes Morrison

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells - who lost a winnable spot on the NSW Liberal Senate ticket - has savaged Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a fiery speech.

The Conversation

Budget to give $49.5 million boost for aged care training, but what about wages?

Tuesday’s budget will provide $49.5 million for aged care training for existing workers and people who want to work in the sector.

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The Guardian - AU

Government plan to let renewable agency fund fossil fuels blocked after Liberal-led committee’s motion

Committee says changes should be made through legislation, not regulation, as energy minister says they will be revisited at a later date

The Guardian - AU

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells criticises ‘Liberal sisterhood’ for staying quiet on toxic culture in parliament

Senator shares tribute to Kimberley Kitching in upper house, saying she believes Labor factional in-fighting contributed to her death

AAP

Senator calls out Liberal 'mean girls'

A Liberal senator who recently lost a battle over her preselection has hit out at her ostracisation by female colleagues.

Crikey

Adieu, Fierravanti-Wells … Sharma under the pump … total Power move

With veteran senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells dumped from her spot by the NSW Libs, we thought it was time to review some of her finer moments. That and more tips from the Crikey bunker.

The Conversation

Morrison wins battle to head off rank-and-file preselections, as government readies to deliver vote-bait budget

Scott Morrison finally got his way at the weekend when the Liberal federal executive agreed to candidates for several key NSW seats being picked by a three-person committee rather than the rank and file having their say.

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‘Extraordinary’ preselection shutdown exposes Scott Morrison to grassroots fury

An order cancelling democratic votes for Liberal party candidates in favour of having them picked by Mr Morrison and other party bosses has caused uproar.

AAP

Veteran Liberal dumped from Senate ticket

Veteran NSW senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has lost preselection for the Liberals ahead of the election, as Marise Payne and Jim Nolan were endorsed.

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