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‘Utterly false’: Scott Morrison denies Higgins cover-up

Former PM Scott Morrison said claims his government covered up allegations made by Brittany Higgins were ‘completely and utterly false’, as he was called to give evidence in Linda Reynolds’ defamation trial.

Tim Clarke

Federal PoliticsVideoComments‘At your peril’: Morrison, NZ weigh into immigration saga

Scott Morrison has warned that governments fiddle with immigration laws “at your peril” as Andrew Giles races to alter a ministerial direction that led to a tribunal overturning visa cancellations for criminals

Katina Curtis

Federal PoliticsCommentsScott Morrison medicated for debilitating anxiety while PM

The former prime minister has revealed his mental struggle for the first time.

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The real Scott Morrison on display in PM’s parting words

Move over Scotty from marketing, Australia might have finally seen the real Scott Morrison in his final speech to Parliament.

Katina Curtis

Final actCommentsPremiumEx-PM Scott Morrison bids farewell to politics

Scott Morrison’s rollercoaster 16-year career in federal politics will come to an end this week

Dan Jervis-Bardy

‘Just too centralist’CommentsPremiumMcGowan lifts lid on dealing with ex-PM during COVID

Former WA premier Mark McGowan says Scott Morrison’s stubborn belief in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to managing COVID-19 was his biggest mistake when dealing with the States during the pandemic. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Resignation announcementVideoCommentsPremiumFormer prime minister Scott Morrison to quit politics

Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison will quit politics when the Federal Parliament returns early next month. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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ScoMo’s WWII statue promise to Trump hits the rocks

Scott Morrison’s gift to Donald Trump of a statue of an Australian war hero carrying a wounded American soldier has been quietly shelved in favour of a rock-like sculpture representing the trauma of war.

Katina Curtis

‘butt out’VideoCommentsPremiumPremier labels Morrison’s church comments ‘bizarre’

Roger Cook has urged the former prime minister to butt out of local government elections after he made ‘bizarre’ comments at a Perth church service, suggesting he ‘stepped down’ from the nation’s top job.

Rebecca Le May

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ScoMo’s speech at surprise appearance at Perth church

Former PM Scott Morrison has made a surprise pitch for Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken during a visit to a Perth church where he also commented about his departure from the top job.

Dylan Caporn

‘Knowingly and deliberately’CommentsPremiumGreens slam ex-PM for ‘misleading Parliament’ over Robodebt

Greens MP Stephen Bates has made a bid to refer Scott Morrison to the privileges committee for ‘misleading’ Parliament over the Robodebt scandal.

Kimberley Caines

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Morrison defends robodebt role as Albanese launches attack

Scott Morrison has given just five speeches in Parliament since the election. This latest one defended his role in robodebt against the weight of a royal commission.

Katina Curtis

Robodebt responseCommentsPremiumMorrison a self-proclaimed ‘political-lynching’ victim

Scott Morrison has lashed out at the Robodebt royal commission’s findings against him for being ‘disproportionate and absurd’.

Kimberley Caines

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Scott Morrisson: If he’s lost the passion, ex-PM must go

Of the four former ministers singled out for criticism in robodebt royal commissioner Catherine Holmes’ final report into the illegal scheme, only one remains in Parliament. 

Scomo to go? CommentsPremiumMorrison under pressure to quit in wake of robodebt report

Scott Morrison is under increasing pressure to quit, including from some from his own party, as the Government says it expects the sealed section of the robodebt royal commission to be made public eventually.

Katina Curtis and Dan Jervis-Bardy

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Case builds for ICAC reform after Berejiklian findings

If then-prime minister Scott Morrison had had his way, Gladys Berejiklian would have run for the Sydney seat of Warringah, held by independent Zali Steggall, at last year’s election.

Michelle Grattan

‘Rebuild integrity’CommentsPremiumMultiple ministries bill passed following Morrison saga

Legislation requiring transparency around ministerial appointments has passed the lower house in Federal Parliament to prevent a repeat of a politician being sworn into multiple portfolios. 

Kimberley Caines

Corrects recordPremiumMorrison denies misleading Parliament on Higgins

Scott Morrison has clarified to Parliament an answer he gave more than two years ago about discussions with a staff member about Brittany Higgins’ allegations but denied he deliberately misled the House.

Katina Curtis

Life lessonsCommentsPremiumScott Morrison lands book deal with American publisher

The former prime minister is tipped to produce an instructional tome outlining lessons he’s learned throughout his life — but not a memoir.

Katina Curtis

Rare speechPremiumFormer PM says Voice poses ‘serious’ risks

The now Liberal backbencher used just his third speech to the Federal Parliament since last year’s election defeat to rail against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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BOMBSHELL POLL: Albo riding high as Dutton slumps to new low

Anthony Albanese’s first year in power has been given the tick of approval by WA voters, with a new poll showing almost twice the number of people are satisfied with the Prime Minister’s performance than not.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Tactical moveCommentsLabor voters went ‘teal’ to get rid of ScoMo

Australia’s largest election study has revealed that it was mostly Labor and Greens supporters who backed independent candidates such as Kate Chaney in the Federal election.

Katina Curtis

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Morrison goes down in history books for censure motion

Scott Morrison had the dubious honour on Wednesday of becoming the first former prime minister to be censured by Parliament.

Katina Curtis

‘Breach of responsibility’CommentsPremiumScoMo hits back as secret ministries censure motion passes

Scott Morrison says he does not resile from his decision to take on responsibility for several ministerial portfolios during the pandemic despite a censure motion passing 86-50 in Parliament today.

Katina Curtis