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Q+A sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison's leadership under fire again as cabinet minister questions timing of allegations against him

As allegations continue to mount about Prime Minister Scott Morrison's alleged character flaws, including a barrage of harsh criticisms on Q+A, Anne Ruston insists she has never seen him act that way.

Queensland child protection system failing Indigenous domestic violence victims, report finds

Queensland child protection system failing Indigenous domestic violence victims, report finds

Victims of family violence in childhood often only given support once recognised as adult perpetrators

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Zahra Foundation to expand financial services for domestic violence survivors nationally

Zahra Foundation to expand financial services for domestic violence survivors nationally

A South Australian foundation tackling domestic violence receives $5.5 million from the federal government to expand its services nationally.

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PM and Albanese primed for poll showdown

Scott Morrison was in Tasmania just days out from firing the starting gun for the May election, while Anthony Albanese held a Labor rally in Brisbane.

Veterans’ affairs minister threatened to quit over budget; Australia reports 30 Covid deaths – as it happened

Andrew Gee calls backlog of veteran’s compensation payments ‘a national disgrace’; WA teenager among 30 Covid deaths across the country. This blog is now closed

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Labor says the Coalition has a plan to expand the cashless debit card to age pensioners. Is there any evidence?

From humble beginnings, a campaign driven by Labor MPs has grown, implying the Coalition has a plan to expand the cashless debit card to age pensioners. Is there any evidence, or is it a scare campaign?

Minster's poverty line reply 'heartless'

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston does not accept a minimum level of income is needed to avoid living in poverty.

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Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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Anne Ruston says person behind 'threatening' call to Grace Tame should 'front up and apologise'

Anne Ruston says person behind 'threatening' call to Grace Tame should 'front up and apologise'

In response to Grace Tame saying an investigation was "missing the point", Senator Anne Ruston says the government is still happy to look into the "unacceptable" phone call.

Anne Ruston says the government's proposed federal integrity commission would have powers 'well in excess' of a royal commission. Is she correct?

Anne Ruston says the government's proposed federal integrity commission would have powers 'well in excess' of a royal commission. Is she correct?

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says the government's model for a federal integrity commission has powers "well in excess" of a royal commission. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Religious discrimination laws in limbo – as it happened

Religious discrimination laws in limbo – as it happened

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Government investigating 'threatening' phone call to Grace Tame

Government investigating 'threatening' phone call to Grace Tame

Women's Safety Minister Anne Ruston says the government is investigating Grace Tame's claim that she received a "threatening" phone call asking her not to say anything controversial about Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Lower house sits late to continue religious discrimination bill debate – as it happened

Lower house sits late to continue religious discrimination bill debate – as it happened

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Child support birthday loophole to end

Child support birthday loophole to end

A loophole restricting the ability for child support to be recovered once a person turns 18 will be closed under a new government plan targeting 18,000 parents.

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