NSW calls on Anthony Albanese to block Pep-11 licence after proposing offshore drilling ban Treasurer Matt Kean says federal Labor needs to ‘match the NSW Liberals and Nationals in banning it forever’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2023
Australian court quashes former prime minister's gas exploration ban An Australian court on Tuesday overturned a controversial decision by the previous prime minister to block a gas exploration project off the country's east coast, opening the door for the project to be reconsidered. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
Court finds Morrison PEP-11 veto broke natural justice Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to veto the controversial gas project PEP-11 was affected by apprehended bias, the Federal Court has found. AAP · Feb 14, 2023
Scott Morrison's gas licence decision 'infected by apprehended bias', Federal Court rules A Federal Court judge quashes the former prime minister's call to reject an exploration licence off the NSW coast, finding it might have been made when his mind was "closed to persuasion". ABC News · Feb 14, 2023
Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week Four years ago, then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison famously claimed electric vehicles (EVs) would end the weekend. “It’s not going to tow your trailer. It’s not going to tow your boat. It’s not going to get you out to your favourite camping spot,” he said. The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023
If Dutton can ride the wave of blame building against Labor, he’s in with a shot in Aston Knowing a byelection would be coming the Liberals arrived back from holidays armed with a question crafted for the mortgage belt: why does everything cost more under Labor? The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023
Second Exclusive Brethren company scoops $100 million in COVID contracts A second company linked to the Exclusive Brethren won more than $100 million in government contracts for protective gear during the pandemic. The New Daily · Feb 10, 2023
Satirical Bald Archy Prize returns to paint political leaders, artists and notable Australians in a colourful light The satirical arts prize that was created to poke fun at the Archibald Prize returns for the first time since the death of its founder, Peter Batey. ABC News · Feb 10, 2023
Angus Taylor behind decision to delay energy price rise report until after 2022 election Exclusive: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has revealed Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg also knew of the decision The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2023
Fighting back tears, Tudge reveals reasons for resignation Former human services minister Alan Tudge officially resigned from Parliament on Thursday, effecting a byelection in his Melbourne electorate. The New Daily · Feb 9, 2023
Greens blast 'arrogant' PM over gas drilling project As Anthony Albanese awaits a court ruling before making a call on a controversial gas drilling project, the Greens have taken aim at his handling of the issue. AAP · Feb 9, 2023
One hundred years of the Coalition – will Nationals and Liberals be celebrating? February is the 100 year anniversary of the Coalition Agreement, a milestone in conservative politics that we should mark. The New Daily · Feb 8, 2023
Labor’s safeguard mechanism does more to save the fossil fuel industry than it does the planet The Abbott-era policy hides its support for fossil fuel expansion behind a fig leaf of dodgy carbon credits and offsets The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2023
Tanya Plibersek blocks Clive Palmer’s proposed coalmine – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023
The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023 Two major announcements about Australia's defence force are imminent. Here's what to expect The United States’ shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina over the weekend points to international security affairs being on a knife edge.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023 By turning his back on bipartisanship, Peter Dutton is poised to lose either way the voice referendum goes The Liberal leader is wedged between his diminishing heartland of ageing refuseniks and a younger generation keen to walk forward in history
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 6, 2023 Pamela Anderson Torched Scott Morrison *Again* In Her Memoir Over His ‘Smutty’ 2018 Comments She's determined to not let him forget it.
AAP · Feb 6, 2023 Push to refer Morrison to powerful committee fails The House Speaker has rejected a Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to parliament's privileges committee regarding his secret ministry appointments.
ABC News · Feb 4, 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be drawn on the future of NSW PEP-11 gas project On the campaign trail ahead of the NSW election, Anthony Albanese refuses to be drawn on the future of a gas licence after a decision to cancel it by Scott Morrison triggered legal action.
AAP · Feb 4, 2023 PM says Morrison's PEP-11 actions were 'dishonest' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described ex-PM Scott Morrison's decision to halt a NSW gas drilling project as "incompetent" and "dishonest".
ABC News · Feb 3, 2023 This week marks three years since COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency. Here's a look back at the three months that changed the world From the lockdowns to toilet paper shortages, here's how the first three months of COVID-19 unfolded back in 2020.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023 Teals and other NSW independents seek to kill controversial Pep-11 gas permit Exclusive: Candidates hoping to hold the balance of power to push for state-level development bans
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023 Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a conference in Tokyo later this month to call for a tougher international approach to China
ABC News · Feb 3, 2023 Controversial PEP-11 gas project revived after Labor agrees to vacate Scott Morrison's decision Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to reject a controversial offshore gas exploration licence off the New South Wales coast is set to be overturned.
AAP · Feb 3, 2023 Morrison's offshore drilling veto could be overturned The Federal Court could overturn a controversial call by former prime minister Scott Morrison to veto a gas drilling project off the NSW coast.