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Joyce and McCormack unsure which meetings were of Scott Morrison’s secretive cabinet committee

Michael McCormack ‘can’t recall’ if people outside of executive attended while Barnaby Joyce ‘never knew it was called the policy committee’

The Guardian - AU

Top spook refuses to answer questions about his role in Scott Morrison’s moves on cabinet

New details are emerging about the role played by advisers in Scott Morrison's office and the public service when the former PM moved to bypass cabinet

The New Daily

Clarkson denies any ‘wrongdoing or misconduct’ – as it happened

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Morning mail: Morrison committee revelations, occupied Ukraine ‘votes’, Trump legal woes

Wednesday: Documents reveal a committee of which the former PM was the only permanent member met hundreds of times. Plus: how many ants are there in the world?

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s secretive cabinet committee of one had hundreds of meetings, FOI documents suggest

Exclusive: Transparency advocate Rex Patrick says body established by former PM with only one permanent member – Morrison – was ‘an abuse of process’

The Guardian - AU

From curry nights to ‘coal kills’ dresses: how social media drives politicians to behave like influencers

Why do politicians often post content that seems awkward, outrageous or strange? The answer could be an appeal to authenticity – something that has become a valuable currency in the world of politicians, influencers and social media.

The Conversation

Australia is pushing to host a Cop meeting – if successful it would be forced to ramp up climate action

Winning the 2024 climate talks could pressure Australia to rejoin the Green Climate Fund, increase its 2035 emissions target, and ditch new coal and gas developments

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Electric vehicles that can tow your boat, caravan or horse float are coming to Australia, but how long will we have to wait?

In 2019, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said electric vehicles "won't tow your boat, they won't tow your trailer", but he was wrong. Today car manufacturers are creating all-electric car models with hefty towing capacities, but when will they be released into the Australian market?

ABC News

Julia Gillard says Australia will ultimately become republic after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Former PM endorses Anthony Albanese’s view to wait on debate, saying ‘no rush’ on moving away from British head of state

The Guardian - AU

Hard graft needed on workplace relations before weapons dropped

The jobs and skills summit was a good start that needs to be built on, writes John Tierney

Newcastle Herald

Government insists nuclear submarine program 'taking shape' one year into controversial AUKUS partnership

An ambitious plan from AUKUS partners could see Australia's future nuclear submarine also operated by the US and the UK, but the government has so far refused to be drawn on any cost estimates for the massive project.

ABC News

Warren Mundine quits SBS board, stating his other roles meant he could not ‘provide the time’

Exclusive: Labor had last year asked Coalition to consider removing Mundine from broadcaster over controversial social media posts

The Guardian - AU

Former MP Andrew Laming welcomes apology over Nine's award-winning 'lewd photo' story, criticises Scott Morrison's handling

Former Bowman MP Andrew Laming welcomes an unreserved apology from Nine after he sued the broadcaster for defamation over an award-winning television report aired last year.

ABC News

Morning mail: huge CEO pay rises, Faruqi considers Hanson complaint, Morrison ministries letters revealed

Thursday: the CEOs of Australia’s top 20 companies got an average 17% pay rise this year. Plus: why a ‘wobbly moon’ may have killed Australian trees

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A year on from Aukus, doubts grow about its future as China muscles up

While some progress has been made, analysts fear China is leaping ahead in capabilities and the defence department doesn’t sense the urgency

The New Daily

Scott Morrison signs on with global political network home to ‘intolerant far right’

Mr Morrison’s register of interests was updated this week to reflect a new position on the board of the International Democrat Union.

AAP

Morrison probe seeks public submissions

The public submission period for the inquiry into the secret appointments of former prime minister Scott Morrison is open.

The Guardian - AU

Labor concerned about apparent national security committee ‘leak’ in book on Morrison government

Plagued, which revealed Scott Morrison’s multiple ministries, also details secret discussions on China, defence and border closures

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese's commitment to transparency should apply to national cabinet

The change of government has transformed many things but, unfortunately, not the secrecy surrounding national cabinet.

Newcastle Herald

Well? ask the question

TIMING is everything in the entertainment business. So naturally Newcastle psych rockers Well? were ecstatic when news broke that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly granted himself five portfolios just as they announced their new single. Who's Gonna Judge You Now? is released on Friday and sees the five-piece of…

Newcastle Herald

Well? keep asking the questions with new single

TIMING is everything in the entertainment business. So naturally Newcastle psych rockers Well? were ecstatic when news broke that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly granted himself five portfolios just as they announced their new single. Who's Gonna Judge You Now? was released this week and sees the five-piece of…

The Conversation

Dutton's high-wire act: holding the Coalition together while presenting as an alternative government

When the Liberal Party’s most senior right-wing figure, Peter Dutton, forced a leadership spill in 2018, ending Malcolm Turnbull’s premiership, even some moderates in the party room preferred him over the hyper-ambitious Scott Morrison. Yet it was to the latter they reluctantly turned, judging him less frightening to voters.

The New Daily

Government overturns $18 million grant to charity linked to Governor-General

The government has overturned an $18 million grant to a foundation awarded after Governor-General David Hurley personally lobbied on its behalf.

The Guardian - AU

Labor cancels $18m grant to controversial foundation endorsed by governor general

David Hurley had discussions with Scott Morrison about leadership program that later received one-off funding before it was operational

ABC News

Albanese government scraps funding for Governor-General-backed foundation

A mystery foundation established just over a year ago by a businessman with connections to the Governor-General has had its federal funding cancelled.

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