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Top staff 'resistant' to robodebt overhaul

Senior staff were resistant to overhauling robodebt because government budget targets required a higher number of interventions, an inquiry has been told.

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Scott Morrison leaned on his faith in his department to explain the ‘critical failure’ of robodebt

Former PM’s verbose approach in stand meant it took an eternity to establish his position that he didn’t see vital legal advice on the scheme and can’t say why

The Guardian - AU

'Trainwreck' Morrison robodebt evidence

Labor minister Bill Shorten has lashed Scott Morrison's robodebt royal commission, saying he's failed to take responsibility for his part in the scheme.

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Afternoon Update: Morrison grilled at robodebt inquiry; Azealia Banks lashes Australia; and snakes have clitorises

And new details on the brothers behind Queensland ambush

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt inquiry: Scott Morrison says it’s ‘distressing’ ministers not warned about scheme’s legal risks

Former prime minister tells royal commission that public servants had ‘obligation and duty’ to disclose issues with debt recovery plan

The Guardian - AU

‘Are you listening?’: Morrison draws wrath of royal commissioner

Scott Morrison has been upbraided for his poor listening skills as he faced the Robodebt royal commission.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison tells Robodebt inquiry he was given 'very explicit advice' scheme didn't need legislation

Scott Morrison's evidence to the Robodebt inquiry becomes fiery as Commissioner Catherine Holmes asks the former prime minister if he understands parliamentary privilege.

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Scott Morrison gives evidence at Robodebt royal commission — as it happened

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has appeared before the Robodebt royal commission and gave evidence about his time as social services minister and treasurer.

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Former PM grilled at royal commission – as it happened

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The Loop: Surviving police 'grateful' to be alive after Queensland siege, Scott Morrison to front royal commission today, and Netflix reveals Harry & Meghan numbers — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Man who fired gun inside Canberra airport was on parole for attempted murder – as it happened

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Morning Mail: the story behind the Wieambilla shooters, Brittany Higgins settles claim, fusion ‘revolution’

In today’s newsletter: Queensland police have pledged to ‘get to the bottom’ of why the violence took place; former Liberal staffer has made a ‘confidential’ settlement with the commonwealth

The Guardian - AU

Ex-PM Morrison grilled at robodebt inquiry

Former PM Scott Morrison has claimed he was not privy to departmental discussions over the legality of robodebt in a colourful royal commission hearing.

AAP

Scott Morrison in the spotlight: what will the former PM be asked at the robodebt royal commission?

Morrison is likely to be asked what he knew about the scheme when it was devised, why he was attracted to it – and what he did when it came under fire

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‘I don’t know’: Marise Payne unsure why advice for legal change to robodebt disappeared from policy plan

‘Essentially responsibility is always borne by ministers,’ the then human services minister tells royal commission into doomed scheme

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Marise Payne tells Robodebt inquiry she doesn't know when need for legislative changes 'dropped off the radar'

Former Coalition minister Marise Payne tells the Robodebt inquiry the scheme's priority was to make sure the "right people" got the "right amounts".

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Morrison sought foreign investment powers

Documents have been released showing former prime minister Scott Morrison sought to be sworn in as treasurer to hold foreign investment review powers.

The Guardian - AU

As 2022 comes to a close, Australians can enjoy a reprieve from the algorithms of fear and outrage

Let’s take this calmer mindset into 2023, where we will be invited to embark on a journey to anchor our nation to this ancient land

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Robodebt inquiry, set to hear from Coalition members, hears Services Australia staff were alarmed about scheme

Ahead of Scott Morrison and Marise Payne appearing before the robodebt royal commission, the inquiry has heard Services Australia staff were "incensed" and "alarmed" about the scheme.

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Former high-ranking NSW Liberal warns he'll back breakaway independents over preselection 'games'

Former Liberal Matthew Camenzuli, who took Scott Morrison to court over preselections ahead of the federal election, warns over ongoing "games and chicanery" ahead of the NSW election.

The Guardian - AU

The Australian government had multiple chances to press ‘stop’ on robodebt – but didn’t

Legal advisers said again and again that the automated debt recovery scheme was unlawful. New evidence shows how the objections were overcome

The Guardian - AU

Energy makes the headlines, but reset on diplomacy is Albanese’s real power play

The government has lowered domestic tensions, enabling it to adopt a more grown-up foreign policy that can improve ties with Washington and Beijing

The New Daily

Madonna King: While the Coalition ignores these cold, hard facts, it will not win back voters

If Coalition strategists aren’t concerned about this issue, they have no hope of winning back voters next time round.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Australians are starting to feel the economic pain, but they are not taking it out on Albanese

Anthony Albanese heads towards Christmas with inflation, interest rates and power prices all high. But, comfortingly for Labor, his own popularity is up there too.

The Guardian - AU

Former social services official told to ‘tone down’ robodebt legal concerns, inquiry hears

Andrew Whitecross says he fiercely criticised the proposal and questioned its legality in the scheme’s initial plan

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