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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • March 4, 2023 • theguardian.com
Why Stuart Robert’s refusal to take the blame for robodebt isn’t just offensive, it’s terrifying
The former minister’s casual abdication of responsibility risks a culture where our politicians are no longer able to defend the public interest
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The Guardian • Peter Hannam • February 27, 2023 • theguardian.com
Australia’s renters face ‘staggering’ increases – with more to come
National rental vacancy rate sits below 2%, as demand growth and ‘rapid slowdown’ of construction contribute to housing crisis
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Ross Gittins • March 1, 2023 • smh.com.au
Don’t waste sympathy on self-funded retirees ... like me
As worthy causes go, self-funded retirees are at the top of their own list, but not high on mine.
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The Guardian • Elias Visontay • March 3, 2023 • theguardian.com
NSW slams brakes on high-speed rail plans after spending $100m on studies
Exclusive: Perrottet government backs away from building Sydney-Newcastle fast rail link by itself
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The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • February 28, 2023 • theguardian.com
Stuart Robert said ‘we will double down’ after being advised robodebt was unlawful, inquiry told
Former human services secretary says Coalition minister told her ‘legal advice is just advice’ when briefed on solicitor general’s opinion on scheme’s legality
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Luke Henriques-Gomes@lukehgomes
On the stand, Renee Leon offered an impersonation of Stuart Robert's comment, adding: “I remember it because it was so shocking to me, I suppose. Because we weren’t talking about some low-level advice, it was the solicitor general.” theguardian.com/australia-news… #robodebtrc
February 28, 2023
The Guardian • Caitlin Cassidy • March 3, 2023 • theguardian.com
Australian university sector makes record $5.3bn surplus while cutting costs for Covid
Department of Education figures reveal all but three universities reported a surplus, including $1bn for the University of Sydney
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The Sydney Morning Herald • James Massola, Jake Niall, Paul Sakkal • February 28, 2023 • smh.com.au
Major sporting codes to back Voice to parliament
The AFL, NRL, Cricket Australia and Tennis Australia are among seven of Australia’s largest sporting codes preparing to campaign for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.
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James Massola@jamesmassola
EXCLUSIVE: the G7 of Australian sport - AFL, NRL, Rugby, Netball, Cricket, Tennis and Football - are working to link up and launch a pro Voice to parliament campaign by mid year smh.com.au/politics/feder…
February 28, 2023
The Saturday Paper • Rick Morton • February 28, 2023 • thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 28: Robo-debt royal commission
For the fourth hearing block of the robo-debt royal commission, follow events live with The Saturday Paper's senior reporter.
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Rick Morton@SquigglyRick
Yikes. Leon says it was her that ended robo-debt, because the government wouldn't. At least, she did it in advance of a government decision. thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2023/02/2…
February 28, 2023
The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • March 1, 2023 • theguardian.com
Liberal forces planning to dump Bridget Archer before next election, veteran party adviser warns
Brad Stansfield says ‘politically crazy’ move is spurred by MP’s independent stance on range of issues
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ABC News • Laura Tingle • March 4, 2023 • abc.net.au
When the Robodebt royal commission ends we need a serious talk about public service culture
At the Robodebt royal commission, we've heard ministers who oversaw the portfolio during this period say they weren't responsible for what their department officials did. An investigation of public service culture must be next, writes Laura Tingle.
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The Monthly • Rick Morton • March 1, 2023 • themonthly.com.au
Robodebt and the empathy bypass
The rolling revelations of the robodebt royal commission reveal much about how the Morrison government campaigned against its critics
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The Age • Jake Niall • March 2, 2023 • theage.com.au
High-profile players refuse to play ball on AFL betting ads
High-profile AFL players, including Melbourne’s Ben Brown, have refused to have their image used by the AFL’s lucrative wagering partner, for ethical and other reasons.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Niki Savva • March 2, 2023 • smh.com.au
Dutton risks being blamed if the Voice fails
The Voice is the Liberals’ chance to show they can set aside culture wars and contribute to fixing an intractable problem.
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The Saturday Paper • Rick Morton • March 4, 2023 • thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Robo-debt commission: Robert insisted on ‘double-down’
Former minister Stuart Robert says he wanted to end robo-debt but he had to support it because he was a cabinet minister. The evidence from senior public servants suggests the opposite.
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Australian Financial Review • Jeremy Barr • March 4, 2023 • afr.com
Murdoch scolded Fox reporters who challenged false election claims
“News guys have to be careful how they cover” the January 6 rally, that led to the attack on the US Capitol, Lachlan Murdoch wrote in an internal message.
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Stephen Mayne@MayneReport
Have been watching the Murdochs for 30 years & never seen such insights into their control-freakery on the messaging. Lachlan instructed the following on Fox's Jan 6 rally coverage: “The narrative should be this is a huge celebration of the president.”
afr.com/world/north-am…
March 5, 2023
The Guardian • Graham Readfearn • March 5, 2023 • theguardian.com
‘Everyone should be concerned’: Antarctic sea ice reaches lowest levels ever recorded
With the continent holding enough ice to raise sea levels by many metres if it was to melt, polar scientists are scrambling for answers
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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • February 27, 2023 • theguardian.com
Liberal MPs break ranks to back Jim Chalmers’ discussion on superannuation reform
Angus Taylor says Coalition will fight any changes but Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer says we should not ‘shy away from having a conversation’
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The Guardian • Paul Karp • February 28, 2023 • theguardian.com
Almost 40% of superannuation tax concessions flow to top 10% of earners, tax statement shows
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says analysis will ‘help increase public awareness and inform debate about the fairness and efficiency of the tax system’
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Australian Financial Review • Tom Burton • February 28, 2023 • afr.com
Department secretary who wound up robo-debt scheme was sacked
The secretary who was forced to wind up the scheme, Professor Renee Leon, lost her job after minister Stuart Robert resisted legal advice that it was unlawful, the royal commission has been told.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Angus Thompson, Zoe Samios • March 1, 2023 • smh.com.au
ABC staff to strike while RBA announces next rate decision
This will be the first strike at the national broadcaster in 17 years.
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Emma Field@SaysEmmaField
It’s happening…for the first time since 2006 ABC staff will strike over pay, conditions next Tuesday. We don’t like being the story, but we want to make it clear to mgt we want a fair pay deal that enables progression for regional staff #dontdiscountABC smh.com.au/politics/feder…
March 1, 2023

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