Liberal MP supports Morrison censure A Liberal backbencher says she is 'deeply disappointed' by the lack of apology from former prime minister Scott Morrison about his secret ministry appointments. AAP · Nov 29, 2022
‘Eroded public trust’: text of Scott Morrison censure motion revealed as colleagues back former PM But one opposition MP, Bridget Archer, says she is ‘inclined’ to support Labor push against the former prime minister The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022
Liberal MP may support Labor censure of Scott Morrison over secret ministries scandal Bridget Archer said she was considering her position regarding the censure and reiterated her dismay at the previous prime minister’s actions The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022
Rebel MP's emotional integrity journey Liberal MP Bridget Archer last year crossed the floor to bring on debate about an integrity commission and has shared the emotional journey to establishing it. AAP · Nov 23, 2022
Launceston Colombian family eligible for bridging visa after last-minute call for help from immigration minister A Launceston family that was set to be forced to leave the country has been thrown a last-minute lifeline, becoming eligible for a bridging visa after requesting help from the federal immigration minister. ABC News · Nov 16, 2022
Michael Pascoe: Coalition still hasn’t learned its integrity lesson Five months after being defeated by a “teal”, Dave Sharma has demonstrated he still doesn’t get the integrity thing. The New Daily · Oct 11, 2022
Morning mail: skills shortages soar, oil production cuts agreed, complaints over ‘off-meter’ taxis Thursday: The number of occupations experiencing a skills shortage in Australia has almost doubled. Plus: Alec Baldwin settles prop gun death lawsuit The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2022
Liberal moderate Bridget Archer says Labor right to be questioning stage-three tax cuts Archer tells Albanese government ‘it’s OK to change your mind’ as debate continues within ALP about future of Coalition tax package The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2022
The Loop: Anthony Albanese to release legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, a massive drug bust in Melbourne, and HBO teases the return of The White Lotus Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Aug 22, 2022
Liberal MP says Scott Morrison should reflect on his position in parliament as Labor flags broader inquiry As the fallout continues from the revelation that Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministries, more politicians are speaking out on his actions. ABC News · Aug 21, 2022
On climate, the Coalition looks for an each-way bet on a losing horse The only hope for the Coalition of ever winning government again will require them to at least pretend to re-engage with constituents on climate. The New Daily · Aug 4, 2022
Climate bill passes lower house as Liberal MP defects A bill enshrining an emissions reduction target of 43 per cent into law passed the House of Representatives. The government’s Climate Change Bill passed The New Daily · Aug 4, 2022
Penny Wong warns against ‘miscalculation’ as China-Taiwan tensions escalate – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
‘Historic’ climate bill for reducing carbon emissions poised to pass into law The Greens confirmed they would support the climate bill in the lower house and Senate, and Liberal MP Bridget Archer would cross the floor. The New Daily · Aug 3, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 Peter Dutton rejects push by moderate Liberals to change position on climate legislation Opposition leader tells shadow cabinet voting against bill does not mean it opposes targets, while Greens yet to reach consensus
ABC News · Aug 1, 2022 The price of fuel is set to rise next month, and calls are growing for the government to step in The fuel excise relief is rapidly coming to an end and the government is about to face plenty of pressure to extend it so Australians can avoid pain at the pump.
ABC News · Jul 25, 2022 Liberal MP Bridget Archer willing to cross floor in support of 43 per cent climate target Bridget Archer, who rebelled against the former government on key pieces of legislation, says she is prepared to do so again in support of enshrining a 43 per cent emissions reduction target into law.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022 Liberal MP Bridget Archer open to crossing floor to vote for government’s emissions target bill Moderate Liberal says if Anthony Albanese wants to end climate wars, he must tone down ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022 Liberal MPs say Peter Dutton should let party room decide new climate position At least two Liberals have indicated they are prepared to cross the floor to support Labor’s legislation to cut emissions 43% by 2030
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022 Bridget Archer ‘keen to be involved’ in establishing federal anti-corruption body Moderate Liberal MP says Albanese government has opportunity to make parliament more collaborative
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2022 Peter Dutton is consciously uncoupling himself and the Liberals from Morrison’s integrity commission car crash Could the 47th parliament come together and leave a multi-partisan legacy or is the new Liberal leader setting up a wedge with Labor?
ABC News · May 27, 2022 The key to understanding Morrison's devastating election loss was hiding in plain sight The key to understanding the catastrophic election result for the Coalition is sitting in plain sight: Voters haven't changed, the Liberal Party has.
ABC News · May 24, 2022 Federal election latest: Which seats are still in doubt? And when will counting finish? As the Australian Electoral Commission continues to count votes since Saturday's election, four seats remain in doubt. Labor needs one more seat to form a majority government. This is the current situation.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Tasmanian seats of Bass, Lyons edge closer to final results As the counting of votes gets closer to finalising the result across Australia, those vying for undecided Tasmanian seats best keep the celebratory drinks on ice for a little while longer.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Quad leaders in first full day as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces his first major test as Australia's new Prime Minister, spending his first full day in office on the world stage. He will meet with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for Quad meetings.