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Former prime minister’s secret move to give himself ministerial jobs during pandemic spurs rethink of political system
Vigilance is needed in shoring up processes and institutions of democracies
Ex-leader had secretly assigned himself five ministry posts between March 2020 and May 2021
The prime minister must see that you cannot neglect a key part of your electoral coalition without paying a price
Hawkish former defence minister Peter Dutton is the favourite to succeed Scott Morrison
New leader says relationship with China will remain ‘difficult’ as Labor confronts cost of living crisis
Marginal seats in Tasmania have become a crucial battleground as polls narrow after six-week campaign
Australian PM unveils plan to let buyers use retirement funds for deposits days before election
Labor leader maintains lead in polls over incumbent Scott Morrison two weeks before general election
RBA increases cash rate 25 basis points as cost of living concerns dominate campaigning
Kevin Rudd believes Ukraine conflict serves as a distraction that allows Beijing to focus on US
Leaked messages from Liberal colleagues describe leader as a ‘complete psycho’ and ‘hypocrite’
Ruling Liberal party have six weeks to reverse Labor’s lead in opinion polls
Treasurer cuts taxes and increases spending on defence as ruling coalition struggles in polls
War stokes internal debate in Japan’s ruling party over changing nuclear weapons policy
PM’s administration criticised over climate change stance as soldiers called in to help disaster relief operations
Prime minister Scott Morrison describes encounter in the Arafura Sea as an ‘act of intimidation’
Scott Morrison unveils spending seven months after Unesco threatened to put site on ‘danger list’
Prime minister pleads for foreign workers after 2 years of border closures leave farms struggling
Canberra acts against unvaccinated tennis star after court overturned decision to revoke entry permit
Court decision to free tennis star from detention embarrasses Australian government ahead of poll
Fumio Kishida and Scott Morrison expected to sign defence treaty as tension with China grows
Seoul has in the past been reluctant to take sides in the contest between Washington and Beijing
Canberra’s decision risks once again infuriating France, which owns a stake in Taipan manufacturer Airbus
Canberra will not send official representatives on concerns over Xinjiang and Hong Kong crackdowns
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