The government is gifting 8,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Papua New Guinea for frontline health workers, and is requesting an additional 1,000,000 doses from European authorities for the pacific nation.
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Christian Porter on Monday gave notice that he’s determined to stage a fightback, however damaged his ministerial career might appear at the moment.
Attorney-General Christian Porter has commenced defamation proceedings in the Federal Court against the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan.
Labor has hit the front in Newspoll, with a 52-48% two-party lead.
The minister, who is on medical leave, has apologised to Higgins and will pay the settlement out of her own pocket.
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics.
Scott Morrison needs a lot of good fortune by May if he’s to enjoy a good run into the budget.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fleur Johns on the rule of law
Michelle Grattan discusses the rule of law with professor of law Fleur Johns
Nearly 800,000 half-price air tickets for travel to and from holiday areas will be provided under a $1.2 billion program to support aviation and tourism.
Health Minister Greg Hunt was admitted to hospital on Tuesday with “a suspected infection”.
Scott Morrison will announce a $1.2 billion extension of the government’s wage subsidy for businesses taking on apprentices, as the government starts to roll out targeted assistance for the post-JobKeeper economy.
The minister is now not sue back at parliament until the May budget sitting, feeding speculation about her future.
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and Director of the Institute for Governance & Policy Analysis, Dr Laine Dare discuss the week in politics.
Christian Porter’s possible departure from cabinet may provide a political advantage for Scott Morrison.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Patrica Sparrow on the Royal Commission into Aged Care
Michelle Grattan discusses the findings of the royal commission into aged care with ACSA CEO Patricia Sparrow.
In a highly emotional press conference, Attorney-General Christian Porter unequivocally denied the historical rape allegation against him – but that is unlikely to be the end of the matter.
Christian Porter appeared at a press conference to deny allegations he raped a then 16-year-old girl in 1988.
A substantial minority of Chinese-Australians have experienced a backlash from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 deterioration in bilateral relations, according to a survey from the Lowy Institute.
The minister accused of historical rape is set to identify himself on Wednesday, after NSW police on Tuesday declared their examination of the claim “closed”.
Scott Morrison has said the cabinet minister accused of historical rape denies the allegation “categorically”.
After two years, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has handed down its final report .
Following the airing of an historical claim made by a woman that she was allegedly raped by a man who is presently a member of the federal cabinet, Scott Morrison has been called upon to set up an inquiry.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon.
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds faces an agonising question. Should she say to Scott Morrison that she doesn’t feel up to staying in what is one of the most demanding portfolios in the government?
With Craig Kelly’s jump to the crossbench, the government has an uncomfortable majority.
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