Tag: Scott Morrison
Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news? And where did they come from in the first place?
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
‘A blood sport feigning as government’: what the ABC’s Nemesis taught us about a decade of Coalition rule
Arguably, the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison era represents a nadir when it comes to the history of Australian national leadership.
View from The Hill: 'Player' Mike Pezzullo undone by power play
Pezzullo is a one-off in the today’s public service. He can perhaps be best understood by referring back to the so-called bureaucratic “mandarins” of decades ago.
View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg puts political ambition aside to remain in business
While it’s possible Frydenberg, 52, might consider running in the election after next, it would seem unlikely. The 2025 election was the logical time to try for a comeback bid
Word from The Hill: Double dissolution hot air, PM dodging Treaty question, Morrison hit with counter punch after Robodebt speech
In this podcast @michellegrattan and politics + society editor @amandadunn10 discuss Anthony Albanese's defensiveness when pressed on treaty, support for the Yes case slipping in polls, the
Morrison labels Robodebt findings against him unsubstantiated and absurd and accuses government 'lynching' campaign
The former prime minister, who was excoriated by the commission, was unrepentant, giving no ground on any of the criticisms Commissioner Catherine Holmes made of him in her report.
Chris Barrett becomes new head of the Productivity Commission, as Jim Chalmers flags fresh focus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he wanted to ‘revitalise and renew and refocus’ the commission with Barrett’s appointment, recognising that ‘productivity has evolved’.
