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Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.

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Peter Costello resigns as chairman of Nine Entertainment ‘effective immediately’

Former federal treasurer stands down days after he was accused of assaulting a News Corp journalist at Canberra airport

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Afternoon Update: Costello incident could be on airport CCTV footage; Archibald prize winner announced; and Netflix sued over Baby Reindeer

MPs say additional camera angles may shed light on incident at Canberra airport

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Journalist safety is no laughing matter, Mr Costello

Reporters are meant to ask questions of powerful people. Even when powerful people don’t like it.

Crikey

Airport CCTV footage could show what happened between Peter Costello and News Corp journalist

Federal minister Jason Clare and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, say additional camera angles may shed light on incident at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Costello vs The Australian: A potted history of Australian paparazzi biffs

Nine chair Peter Costello’s altercation with The Australian’s Liam Mendes might have been shocking, but it’s not the first time a public figure has lashed out at Australian paparazzi.

Crikey

Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

The treatment of journalists has been called into question after Nine boss and former federal treasurer Peter Costello clashed with a reporter in an airport.

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Costello pushes forward

Incredible footage has shown Nine chairman and former federal treasurer Peter Costello appearing to knock a journalist to the ground at Canberra Airport, and the Australian Border Force has apologised to its staff for failing to prevent workplace sexual discrimination and harassment.

Crikey

Morning Mail: Covid and flu cases surge, Costello denies assaulting reporter, Women’s Origin thriller

Doctors fear coronavirus cases are spreading along with other respiratory diseases; former treasurer involved in incident at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Shannon Fentiman referred to Queensland ethics committee over ‘cross your legs’ stoush – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘You’ve just assaulted me’: Peter Costello accused of ‘violent behaviour’ by News Corp journalist

Video shows The Australian’s Liam Mendes fall to the ground during encounter with Nine Entertainment chairman at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU

Josh Frydenberg — no ticker, no start

Josh Frydenberg didn’t have the guts to go after Scott Morrison and stuffed a return to Kooyong when he didn’t know he could win. So why should he get another crack now?

Crikey

The Nine board response to Wick scandal mirrors a corporate culture addicted to ‘good news’

Nine’s CEO claims he had no idea about the alleged toxic behaviour of a senior executive. Why is it that corporate bosses never seem to know what’s happening in their own corporations?

Crikey

Frydenberg eyes a comeback

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg is back in the picture in Kooyong, and a murderer and an attempted murderer were among 25 people released into the community following the High Court’s decision on indefinite detention last year.

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The Guardian - AU

Nine acknowledges ‘trauma’ and need to ‘do more’ after allegations of sexual harassment and toxic culture

Mike Sneesby a signatory to all-staff email detailing response to allegations of predatory behaviour and bullying in newsrooms

The Guardian - AU

Former governors and treasurers advise against removing government’s power to overrule RBA

Critics of treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed reforms say the Reserve Bank is independent enough

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Former governors want power to overrule RBA to stay

Resistance is building to the federal government's plan to scrap a never used power to intervene in Reserve Bank decision making.

Crikey

Banducci has resigned after an ‘on the record’ bungle. But what does the phrase really mean?

It’s a term everyone has heard but few truly understand, and it can lead to awkward interactions with journalists and the media.

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Crikey

New Nine boss once defended a man’s sexual relationship with a minor

Crikey can reveal that Luke McIlveen, the new executive editor of the Nine metropolitan mastheads, once defended a man’s sexual relationship with a minor in a column for The Daily Telegraph.

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Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.

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Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003

The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course

The Guardian - AU

Phone service slowly returns to flood-hit areas – as it happened

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Crikey

Another AUKUS deal on the table

Australia, the US and the UK would have a military-style free trade zone under the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023 introduced quietly last week, and ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott says the Australian dream of home ownership ‘has become the preserve of the rich’.

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Nine's metro TV ad revenue falls as company eyes AI

Nine is facing declining ad revenues across its metro free-to-air channels, as the board assesses the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence.

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Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Australia's former federal treasurer Peter Costello won't seek a third term as chair of the Future Fund and recruitment for his replacement is underway.

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