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Robodebt royal commission to review ‘untold harm’ caused by Coalition’s botched scheme

Anthony Albanese labels saga a ‘human tragedy’ as former Queensland chief justice Catherine Holmes set to lead inquiry into Centrelink debt recovery scheme

The Guardian - AU

Liberals at odds on Morrison inquiry

Ex-minister Simon Birmingham says a further inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments is warranted but other Liberals see it differently.

AAP

Albanese government to announce details of royal commission into Robodebt scheme

Robodebt used data-matching algorithms in an attempt to identify the overpayment of social security benefits, but it wrongly accused many people of owing the government money.

ABC News

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Large firms are consolidating power like Scott Morrison consolidates jobs – and it’s hurting productivity

In a speech today, the assistant minister for competition, Andrew Leigh, will point the finger at big business over the inflation crisis

The Guardian - AU

Murdoch v Crikey highlights how Australia’s defamation laws protect the rich and powerful

Crikey says it has published the correspondence between its lawyers and those of Murdoch in order to show how media power is abused in Australia.

The New Daily

Malcolm Turnbull: Who knew and didn’t act on Scott Morrison’s power grab?

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is what he doesn't know about Scott Morrison’s power grab that remain the most troubling.

The New Daily

Opal Australia Paper waste-to-energy grant under review after Scott Morrison's approval

A Latrobe Valley project to burn rubbish to power a paper mill, reduce landfill and sustain jobs has been put in doubt as the government reviews a grant announced in the lead-up to this year's election.

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Murdoch v Crikey highlights how Australia's defamation laws protect the rich and powerful

There is no better example of how Australia’s defamation laws enable the rich and powerful to intimidate their critics than Lachlan Murdoch suing Crikey.com over a comment piece concerning Fox News, Donald Trump and the Washington insurrection of January 6 2021.

The Conversation

Morrison and Berejiklian scandals show the importance of trust – and a well-functioning Cabinet

In the wake of the controversy over former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s secret cabinet appointments, there’s talk of the need to formalise the conventions the former prime minister breached.

The Conversation

NSW nurse and rail unions announce more industrial action – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Morrison privileges push rejected, Kyrgios faces new legal action, Murdoch sues Crikey

Wednesday: Scott Morrison has been spared being referred to the privileges committee over his secret ministries – for now. Plus: a young dancer who wants ballet to be ‘more noisy’.

The Guardian - AU

In Plagued, journalists have traded their independence for access, resulting in a kind of political pornography

The publication of Plagued, by Simon Benson and Geoff Chambers, is destined to become a classic study of the perils for journalists in writing books about current political events.

The Conversation

Legal advice found Scott Morrison 'fundamentally undermined' principles of responsible government. What happens now?

A week-and-a-half after finding out about Scott Morrison's many extra ministries, questions are slowly being answered. Here's where this saga is likely heading next.

ABC News

Letters: Who'll win in the race to power the nation

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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AAP

Morrison referral rejected by Speaker

A request to refer former prime minister Scott Morrison to parliament's privileges committee has been turned down by Speaker Milton Dick.

The Guardian - AU

Speaker rejects Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to privileges committee

Milton Dick found there was not enough evidence to suggest former PM deliberately misled parliament

The Independent UK

Australia launches inquiry into former PM Scott Morrison: ‘Our democracy is precious’

‘Our democracy is precious. Australians deserve to know who is responsible for making decisions on their behalf’

The New Daily

Scott Morrison showed a new contempt for democracy yesterday

In the face of these accusations the former PM was remorseless, despite lightly protesting otherwise and saying the episode came with “lessons learned”.

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The Conversation

View from The Hill: How does Albanese frame Morrison inquiry without embroiling the governor-general?

Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue has neatly summarised Scott Morrison’s political misdemeanour in having himself secretly appointed to all those ministries.

The Guardian - AU

Secret ministries: what the legal advice means for Scott Morrison and Australia’s parliament

Anthony Albanese has flagged an inquiry but how will it work and will there be any further consequences?

The Guardian - AU

Those hoping Scott Morrison will be truly held to account over secret ministries should prepare for disappointment

Labor wants ‘severe political consequences’ but, in the absence of a breach of the law, the Liberal party is standing by the ex-PM

The Conversation

Word From The Hill: More heat piled on Morrison over those multiple ministries

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.

ABC News

The Loop: Scott Morrison responds to solicitor-general's secret ministries advice, Donald Trump takes the FBI to court, and a new addition to San Diego Zoo

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The Independent UK

Australia to prevent prime ministers gaining secret powers

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will launch an inquiry aimed at preventing a prime minister from ever again secretly amassing new ministerial powers

Axios

Australia announces inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Report finds he acted legally but "fundamentally undermined" government principles by quietly taking on extra ministerial powers.

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