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Dutton's high-wire act: holding the Coalition together while presenting as an alternative government

When the Liberal Party’s most senior right-wing figure, Peter Dutton, forced a leadership spill in 2018, ending Malcolm Turnbull’s premiership, even some moderates in the party room preferred him over the hyper-ambitious Scott Morrison. Yet it was to the latter they reluctantly turned, judging him less frightening to voters.

The Conversation

Turnbull family company loses lawsuit after judge finds former PM’s son’s evidence ‘unreliable’

Alex Turnbull launched legal action over $8m he claimed to be owed by Russel Pillemer, his father’s longtime friend and business partner

The Guardian - AU

Malcolm Turnbull Decries ‘Fascism’ After USyd Protesters Told Him To Fuck Off Back To Mosman

The protest alleged the university booked him under the guise of free speech.

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John Howard calls for 'a sense of balance', but can he help the Liberal Party find it?

When stories about former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial roles emerged, John Howard was called on by all and sundry for comment. For some, Howard represents stability, convention and commonsense liberalism, a Menzies in our own time. (It is a parallel Howard has carefully cultivated).

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Judge to probe how former Australia PM gained secret powers

A retired judge has been appointed to investigate how former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was able to secretly amass unprecedented ministerial powers in defiance of political conventions

The Independent UK

Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad resigns leaving project facing delays and cost blowouts

Price tag for pumped hydro scheme has increased from $2bn to about $5bn since announced by Malcolm Turnbull in 2017

The Guardian - AU

Malcolm Turnbull: Who knew and didn’t act on Scott Morrison’s power grab?

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is what he doesn't know about Scott Morrison’s power grab that remain the most troubling.

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Scott Morrison showed a new contempt for democracy yesterday

In the face of these accusations the former PM was remorseless, despite lightly protesting otherwise and saying the episode came with “lessons learned”.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese to release solicitor-general's advice on secret Morrison ministries

The Prime Minister confirms he will publicly release legal advice on his predecessor Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministries on Tuesday.

ABC News

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries: were they legal? And what happens next?

Albanese has sought legal advice on the matter while the Greens and crossbenchers say former PM should face a parliamentary investigation

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, while Labor commissioned none. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, and that Labor commissioned none. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Morrison defends ministerial intervention

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended his move to be sworn into a number of portfolios, saying the pandemic was an unprecedented time.

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Scott Morrison's secret portfolios a 'sinister' move, former PM Malcolm Turnbull says

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says he is "astonished" the Governor-General was willing to go along with Scott Morrison's secretive appointment to multiple portfolios within his own cabinet.

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Morrison’s sharp answer to criticism he ‘trashed’ democracy

Scott Morrison has given a curt response to criticism that he "trashed" the democratic process by being secretly sworn into other portfolios while PM.

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Morning mail: Afghan refugee visa limbo, Turnbull backs voice, Olivia Newton-John’s best

Monday: Today marks one year since the Taliban recaptured Kabul but some who fled the capital are stuck in a legal limbo. Plus: Salman Rushdie’s son says his ‘defiant sense of humour’ is intact

The Conversation

First Newspoll since election gives Albanese 'honeymoon' ratings; Australia's poor success rate at referendums

The first Newspoll since the May federal election, conducted July 27-30 from a sample of 1,508, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (52.1-47.9 to Labor at the election). Primary votes were 37% Labor (32.6% at election), 33% Coalition (35.7%), 12% Greens (12.2%), 6% One Nation (5.0%), 2% UAP (4.1%) and 10%…

The Guardian - AU

Power, hope and art: how this year’s Antidote festival is doing things differently

Back for its sixth year, the Sydney Opera House’s Antidote wants to start much-needed conversations about care, hope and our need to bring communities together

ABC News

What would an Indigenous Voice to Parliament look like? And how might it work?

The Prime Minister has revealed a proposed set of words to be added to the constitution for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The opposition says the move is positive and next step is to explain how it would work. Here's what we know so far.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese parrots a pro-coal talking point as Ampol offers ‘carbon neutral’ petrol

The PM spruiked the myth that Australia’s ‘quality’ coal was relatively clean – following in the footsteps of Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison

ABC News

Government winds back Australian Building and Construction Commission's powers to 'bare legal minimum'

The Australian Building and Construction Commission's powers will be stripped back within days, in a federal government move to dump what it describes as "ridiculous" rules.

The Conversation

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison is reportedly hunting a new job. Madonna King imagines the process

It's forward thinking for any former PM to consider a new career. Here Madonna King sits in on an interview between Scott Morrison and a recruiter.

The Independent UK

World leaders stunned by Abe's shooting pray for recovery

World leaders have reacted in shock and grief over the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech and prayed for his recovery

The Guardian - AU

Labor says new five-year funding for ABC will safeguard against arbitrary cuts and political interference

Communications minister Michelle Rowland says Coalition ‘completely lied’ about 2013 funding cut which harmed broadcaster

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Turnbull tells French Albanese ‘is not Scott Morrison’, long passport wait times, Ghislaine Maxwell sentence

Wednesday: Malcom Turnbull tells French media Anthony Albanese has ‘a big advantage’ in resetting relations. Plus: liveable, loveable, ‘adorably up itself’ Melbourne

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