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Is Kevin Andrews’ departure a turning point for the Libs?
The conservative Liberal's preselection defeat has been a long, long time coming. The post Is Kevin Andrews’ departure a turning point for the Libs? appeared first on Crikey.
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In Christian Porter’s world, party mates override process or merit
The attorney-general calls the shots on admissions to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal — and party hacks are the big winners. The post In Christian Porter’s world, party mates override process or...
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Why is a conservative, anti-feminist Liberal MP reviewing workplace sexual...
Rather than going for an independent inquiry, Scott Morrison's pick believes feminists are 'anti-tradition, anti-men, anti-society, anti-family'. The post Why is a conservative, anti-feminist Liberal...
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In both the ADF and in her office Linda Reynolds fails to address abuse...
Under the defence minister reports of abuse in the ADF have continued to climb. The post In both the ADF and in her office Linda Reynolds fails to address abuse allegations appeared first on Crikey.
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Government serves Murdoch’s old capital, Facebook wields new. Who to hate more?
A global behemoth brought to heel, or the pathetic Morrison government protecting media monopoly against free circulation? Take your pick. The post Government serves Murdoch’s old capital, Facebook...
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Why can’t ScoMo cut a deal? Kenny Rogers is here to help him play his cards...
Hey PM, if you don't mind my sayin', I can see you're out of aces. The post Why can’t ScoMo cut a deal? Kenny Rogers is here to help him play his cards right appeared first on Crikey.
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Women of Australia, as your prime minister I’d like to say…
The speech Scott Morrison needs to give in light of allegations of rape in Parliament House. The post Women of Australia, as your prime minister I’d like to say… appeared first on Crikey.
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COVID quack Craig Kelly jumps before the Liberals push him
Scott Morrison is likely to be pleased that, while Craig Kelly's move to the crossbench will make legislating more difficult, he will no longer have to answer for the backbencher's otiose...
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A short history of Kelly and his gang
Craig Kelly has quit the Liberal Party. Let us remember how he came to us in the first place. The post A short history of Kelly and his gang appeared first on Crikey.
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From Frydenberg campaign to big bucks tribunal job — the sweet rewards of...
Nothing to see here as Liberal Party lifer skips from lowest rungs of the AAT to one of the highest — courtesy of her political mates. The post From Frydenberg campaign to big bucks tribunal job — the...
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Secret state: opaque national cabinet slammed by Senate’s bipartisan COVID...
The Morrison government has 'wilfully obstructed access' to crucial information. The post Secret state: opaque national cabinet slammed by Senate’s bipartisan COVID committee appeared first on Crikey.
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Destiny’s child: the unshakeable belief of a man born to rule
Christian Porter's easy road to the highest echelons of power show that if you walk and talk like a prime minister you can coast your way to the top. The post Destiny’s child: the unshakeable belief of...
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Loose units, loose threads: why Morrison goes from media crisis to media crisis
All talk and no action has made the PM look evasive and slippery in the eyes of the public. And political distrust is a cumulative thing. The post Loose units, loose threads: why Morrison goes from...
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Money for influence: the core transaction at the heart of Australian politics
Political parties need money. Donors need political favours. So they dance to the tune of millions of dollars. The post Money for influence: the core transaction at the heart of Australian politics...
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The special pleadings of a departing MP ignore what politics is — a contest
Liberal MP Nicolle Flint's special pleading is an expression of elite entitlement: having scored a sweet gig as part of her career, she shouldn't have to face actual politics. The post The special...
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Watch out, Labor — Libs’ cultural warriors can change tack on sexual harassment
The Libs' plan to wait out the electorate's 'enough' mood wasn't working so now they're giving the women some air time. Cynical? Never. The post Watch out, Labor — Libs’ cultural warriors can change...
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Avenue Q is a difficult path for Liberals to walk down — let alone live on
If Scott Morrison really wants to introduce gender quotas he'll have an uphill battle. And not just from the men of the party. The post Avenue Q is a difficult path for Liberals to walk down — let...
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Aid for Abetz … Frydenberg in the wings … MIAnister for women
The fallout from comments Eric Abetz allegedly made about Brittany Higgins has revealed at least one factional skirmish in the Liberal Party. Plus other tips and murmurs from the Crikey bunker. The...
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Why Morrison tries to be the man who isn’t there
The bar of community expectations was set so low we accepted a PM who kept his head down and loved the footy. Now, everything has changed. The post Why Morrison tries to be the man who isn’t there...
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Wash, rinse, repeat: Morrison performs same ritual yet again over Laming scandal
The Andrew Laming scandal has played out like every other scandal of recent weeks, driven by Scott Morrison's cluelessness about how to react. The post Wash, rinse, repeat: Morrison performs same...
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