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Massive legal billsPremiumFormer WA MP Christian Porter criticised in robodebt report

Former Attorney-General Christian Porter could not ‘rationally’ have been satisfied ‘robodebt’ was lawful and should have asked his department for legal advice, the Royal Commission into the scandal found. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Extraordinary revelationPremiumChristian Porter ‘received info’ on Palmer case while A-G

The Attorney-General’s Department says Christian Porter received confidential information relating to Clive Palmer’s $300 billion lawsuit against the Commonwealth while he was the minister.

Katina Curtis

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Twist in $300b Palmer lawsuit with Porter ‘unlikely to act’

Christian Porter is unlikely to act for Clive Palmer on a $300 billion claim for damages against Australia after the Commonwealth raised concerns about the former attorney-general’s involvement in the case.

Katina Curtis and Josh Zimmerman

Strong reaction CommentsLabor leaders label Palmer ‘greediest man in Aus history’

Senior Labor figures have seized at news former attorney-general Christian Porter is helping Clive Palmer sue Australia for $300 billion.

Jake Dietsch

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Huge diamond ring confirms Porter’s engagement to lawyer

The former attorney-general and high-flying criminal lawyer he’s been romancing for more than a year were beaming as they stepped out at the Telethon ball — with a dazzling ring declaring the news.

Rebecca Le May

‘Well-executed’ heistPremiumJudge issues warning as gun thieves jailed for decades

A WA judge has sentenced two men to almost 20 years in jail between them for carrying out a ‘highly sophisticated’ heist of more than 200 weapons — but says he does not believe they acted alone.

Emily Moulton

case dismissed PremiumPorter to pay massive bill after Federal Court appeal fails

An appeal by Christian Porter over the removal of his leading barrister in the now-settled defamation case against the ABC has been dismissed.

Miklos Bolza

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Porter hosts dinner to introduce Dutton to Perth's A-listers

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has hosted a dinner in Perth to introduce his ‘good friend’ Peter Dutton, the new Opposition leader, to some of WA’s most influential figures.

Peter Law

Brazen robberyPremiumPorter’s court return to defend gun-heist-accused delayed

Former Attorney-General Christian Porter’s first trial since he retired from politics to represent one of the men accused of a ‘highly-sophisticated’ gun heist has been delayed for a week because of COVID.

Emily Moulton

Moving onVideoPremium‘Good luck to them’: Porter says he’s not focused on poll

Christian Porter has laughed off questions about his former political life, saying he was ‘not focusing’ on the Federal election after robing up for his debut back in a Perth courtroom.

Shannon Hampton

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Why Pearce is one of this election’s most critical seats

If there is an electorate tailor-made for Scott Morrison’s pitch to voters, it is Pearce — but for Anthony Albanese and Labor, it is just as vital. Here’s why this seat is so critical to both parties.

Josh Zimmerman

‘I’ll be back some day’PremiumChristian Porter says goodbye to politics and Yanchep

Former Federal Attorney General Christian Porter, who will not contest the seat of Pearce, is the latest politician to shift from the area that voted him in to power.

Kim Macdonald

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Christian Porter set to return to WA legal fraternity

The West Australian has learned that after entertaining the prospect of a career in Sydney, the former Attorney-General will instead remain in Perth to be close to his two young children.

Lanai Scarr

Breakaway duoCommentsPremiumThe two front-runners in race to replace Porter in Pearce

Grassroots members of the WA Liberal Party will pick Christian Porter’s replacement in the must-win seat of Pearce, in what’s shaping up to be a preselection contest between two.

Peter Law

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The moment Christian Porter wanted to pull the pin

Politics is a brutal sport, Christian Porter is the prime example of that - and he was likely talked into waiting longer to announce his resignation.

Lanai Scarr

Bright starPremiumThe rise and fall of Christian Porter

This week’s announcement that Christian Porter would not recontest the seat of Pearce brought down the curtain on a 13-year political career. We take a look at the highs and lows.

Staff Writer

‘Well qualified’ PremiumFront-runner to replace Porter’s Pearce seat revealed

A former navy officer who ran for the Liberals in this year’s State election has confirmed she is intending to put her hat in the ring to replace Christian Porter

Annabel Hennessy

Top calibreVideoCommentsPremium‘He could have been PM’: Libs react to Porter resignation

Former WA Premier Colin Barnett has joined Liberal party members lavishing praise on Christian Porter, saying he was destined for Australia’s top job.

Sarah Ison and Kimberley Caines

Read the statement in fullPremiumWhy Christian Porter has quit politics

Christian Porter has resigned from Parliament after a tumultuous year in which he was accused of raping a teenage girl when he was a teen.

Ben McClellan

Huge callVideoCommentsPremiumChristian Porter resigns from Parliament

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has announced his retirement, believing that a new Liberal candidate was best for the electorate of Pearce.

Sarah Ison

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Porter tipped to quit politics to work as barrister

Christian Porter is weighing up quitting politics in favour of a law job in Sydney in a move which could deliver Labor the seat of Pearce for the first time.

Lanai Scarr

Anonymous donorsVideoPremiumGovernment blocks investigation into Porter donations

The Federal Government has voted down a motion to refer former Attorney-General Christian Porter to the powerful privileges committee which could have investigated anonymous donations.

Sarah Ison

Labor targetCommentsPremiumAlbanese says Pearce a ‘priority’ at Federal election

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says winning Christian Porter’s seat of Pearce will be a ‘priority’ at the next Federal election, saying he hopes the people in his electorate will seal his fate.

Joe Spagnolo

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Morrison’s zero tolerance for Porter’s trust issues

If Porter sticks to his guns and runs again, one group of quiet Australians will seal his fate.

Lanai Scarr