PM says Dutton playing politics on Israel-Hamas war response – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia. AAP · Oct 9, 2023
Labor should review decision to block extra Qatar Airways flights to Australia, Senate inquiry says Committee seeks more time so it can quiz former Qantas boss Alan Joyce about the Albanese government’s Qatar Airways ruling The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
Catherine King refuses to front ‘political stunt’ Senate inquiry into Qatar Airways decision Transport minister says it is ‘longstanding practice’ not to appear and says she is doing the ‘hard work the Coalition never did’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
Policy pothole: are the states ready to share road safety data with the federal government? It’s hard to think of any other policy areas where governments might suggest ignoring the problem instead of at least measuring the gap The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023
Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights. AAP · Oct 1, 2023
Voice success without bipartisanship 'unprecedented' Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship. AAP · Oct 1, 2023
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce could face jail if he fails to front Senate aviation inquiry Bridget McKenzie warns former CEO of legal ramifications if he does not provide evidence on blocking of Qatar Airways flights to Australia The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
China lifts trade restrictions as relationship improves – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023
Joyce to be summoned by Senate probe on Qantas lobbying Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will be summoned to appear at a Senate inquiry examining the airline's role in a government decision to reject extra Qatar flights. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence The new chief of Qantas has apologised to Australians for poor service as a Senate inquiry was told the airline had acted like it was "above the law". AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Qatar Airways CEO says Australian decision to block flights ‘very unfair’ Akbar al-Baker says was surprised by the rejection, given the airline was ‘supportive of Australia’ during the pandemic. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023
Qatar Airways chief says Australia’s decision to block flights ‘very unfair’ after pandemic support Akbar Al Baker says request for more flights into Australia was ‘legitimate’ at a time the airline was ‘so supportive of Australia’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2023 Nationals Senator backs statehood for ACT It comes as the federal Coalition seeks to overturn an ACT government decision.
Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2023 Australia’s acting PM not consulted over Qatar Airways’ bid block Qatar national carrier’s request to operate more flights into Australia was blocked in July by the government.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023 Labor accuses no campaign of a ‘flat out lie’ after volunteer phone scripts revealed Guide suggests callers identify themselves as representing Fair Australia rather than the no campaign against the Indigenous voice to parliament
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023 No campaign accused of ‘Trump tactics’ – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023 Barnaby Joyce labels net zero ‘utterly untenable’ as potential Coalition rift emerges over climate Michaelia Cash insists Liberals are committed to 2050 goal under Peter Dutton as National party conference considers dropping the policy
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023 News Corp goes all-in on Matildas – but tries to waltz away with fans’ cash Matildas fans hit paywall as part of News Corp subscription drive. Plus: AFR retracts piece after confusion about Bridget MzKenzie
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023 Cheaper prescriptions plan to proceed as Senate votes down Coalition attempt to block 60-day dispensing Patients will be able to buy two months of medicine from pharmacies for price of one, saving more than $1.6bn over four years
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023 Coalition will seek to block Labor plan for cheaper medicine after backlash from pharmacies Opposition won’t support 60-day dispensing policy that allows patients to buy two months of medicine for price of one over concerns community pharmacies will be forced to close
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 Afternoon Update: Peter Dutton faces questions over Nauru contract; Spotify hikes premium plans; and the most dangerous sex position PM demands explanation from opposition leader over dealings with businessman under known bribery investigation
The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023 Coalition has no intention of taking focus off Katy Gallagher and Higgins settlement National Bridget McKenzie says Katy Gallagher still has questions to answer on her knowledge of rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins