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This zombie scandal will haunt the Libs, unless they eject Morrison

The former prime minister bragged about creating robo-debt. Will expelling him restore public faith in the Liberal Party brand?

  • Malcolm Knox

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Many at the ABC still aren’t quite sure what to expect of ex-Nine chief Hugh Marks.

Awkward confessions, scandal headlines and a new life at the ABC: Hugh Marks’ story

The former Nine boss found himself in the unlikely role of protagonist in a romantic drama.

  • Jordan Baker
Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian defeated high profile Indigenous businessman Warren Mundine to run for the party in Bradfield.

Star Liberal candidate named in ‘discrimination’ settlement

Former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller accused the party’s candidate in a key seat of discriminating against her at work years ago and received a big payout without anyone admitting wrongdoing.

  • James Massola
Former departmental secretary Kathryn Campbell.

Shameless claim of victimisation in robo-debt scandal defies credibility

Robo-debt resulted in deaths and mental anguish among thousands of welfare recipients but one of the people who shaped the policy claims she is a victim too.

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Children’s indoor lifestyle stunts their imagination

Daisy Turnbull’s point is well made. Where are the backyards to play in? Where are the creeks to dam? Where are the places to cycle to? It would be nice to think we can turn this around, but for many this will not be possible.

Former Department of Human Services secretary Kathryn Campbell.

Final robo-debt probe to keep names unnamed – again

The Australian Public Service Commissioner has apologised for the robo-debt disgrace – but 10 of 12 public servants responsible remain unnamed.

  • Paul Sakkal
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Maninderjeet “Manu” Kala has a penchant for expensive cars.

Meet the Rolls-Royce driving entrepreneur with a flair for social media

Gold Coast entrepreneur and luxury car lover Manu Kala has a knack for hiring former politicians.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
Di Sanh Duong arrives at the County Court of Victoria.

Former Liberal candidate jailed over Chinese interference plan

Di Sanh Duong has become the first person found guilty under Australian foreign interference laws after he tried to put in place a plan to influence then-minister Alan Tudge.

  • Erin Pearson
Di Sanh Duong outside court in Melbourne in May 2022.

Former Liberal candidate guilty over Chinese influence plan

Australia’s first trial to test foreign interference laws has resulted in a guilty verdict for Victorian businessman Di Sanh Duong over a $37,000 hospital donation.

  • Emily Woods
Duong has been charged with preparing an act of foreign interference.

Tudge hoped accused’s hospital donation would combat ‘ugly racism’

When he was approached by Di Sanh Duong, former Liberal minister Alan Tudge said he saw an opportunity to counter the “ugly racism” the Australian Chinese community faced as the pandemic took hold.

  • William Ton