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Governor-General David Hurley has confirmed he swore Scott Morrison into multiple ministerial roles – in some cases without the existing minister's knowledge – but has distanced himself from the decision to keep the changes a secret. In March 2020, the former Prime Minister was sworn in as a second Health Minister and second Finance Minister, with the move never made public, even to his colleagues. The Governor-General's office said in a statement to news.com.au it was acting on the advice of Mr Morrison and the decision to publicise the arrangements was a matter for “the government of the day”. This development comes shortly after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese blasted his predecessor's secrecy, and confirmed he was seeking advice on the legality of Mr Morrison's appointments. “This is extraordinary and unprecedented,” he said. “In Australia, we have a Westminster system of government that produces accountability. This is the sort of tin-pot activity that we would ridicule if it was in a non-democratic country.” Mr Albanese said he was seeking a briefing from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. “Let's be very clear – Australians knew during the election campaign that I was running a shadow ministry. What they didn't know was that Scott Morrison was running a shadow government,'' he said. Mr Albanese said it was “extraordinary” that then-Finance Minister Mathias Cormann wasn't even told the former Prime Minister had joined him in his portfolio. “A whole lot of questions arise from this. What did Peter Dutton and other continuing members of the now shadow ministry know about these circumstances?'' he said. “We had the extraordinary revelation that Mathias Cormann, apparently, wasn't aware that Scott Morrison was the Finance Minister as well as himself. “And how is it that the Governor-General could swear-in Scott Morrison into ministerial portfolios without there being a transparency there about that process? This is quite extraordinary. “This is a government of Australia where the people of Australia were kept in the dark as to what the ministerial arrangements were. It's completely unacceptable. “This is very contrary to our Westminster system. It is unbecoming. It was cynical and it was just weird that this has occurred.” In a statement to news.com.au, a spokesperson for Governor-General David Hurley said the head of state was not doing anything out of the ordinary by appointing the minsterships to Mr Morrison. “The Governor-General, following normal process and acting on the advice of the government of the day, appointed former Prime Minister Morrison to administer portfolios other than the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The appointments were made consistently with section 64 of the Constitution,'' the spokesperson said. “It is not uncommon for ministers to be appointed to administer departments other than their portfolio responsibility. These appointments do not require a swearing-in ceremony – the Governor-General signs an administrative instrument on the advice of the Prime Minister. “Questions around appointments of this nature are a matter for the government of the day and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Similarly, the decision whether to publicise appointments to administer additional portfolios is a matter for the government of the day.” News.com.au revealed on Sunday the former Prime Minister swore himself in as Resources Minister and ultimately used the power to roll his own frontbencher, Keith Pitt, over a plan to drill for gas off the New South Wales coast. Mr Pitt has told colleagues he was kept in the dark and shocked to learn of the prime minister's secret powers during discussions with him and his office in late 2021 over the controversial oil and gas project. In December of 2021, Mr Morrison announced he was taking the first steps towards killing the gas project. Mr Pitt wanted to move ahead with approvals. Mr Morrison did not. It was during this process, when he was presented with a range of options, that the prime minister revealed to Mr Pitt he was secretly sworn in as the minister and could make the decision himself. Mr Pitt was so concerned that he asked for the executive order outlining how two ministers could be sworn into the portfolio, only to discover it did not exist. Coalition sources have told news.com.au Mr Pitt then complained to the deputy prime minister, Michael McCormack, but was told: “He's the prime minister”. Multiple former cabinet ministers have told news.com.au they either didn't understand why it had been done or objected to it. “The problem with Scott is he had this grandiose view of himself,” one former minister said. “And it was kind of weird.” Government sources have confirmed that ministers can be appointed under instrument when ministers are sick for short term administration without the need to tell the Governor-General but it was unusual for the prime minister to be appointed. It's now emerged former finance Minister Mathias Cormann was never informed that Mr Morrison had sworn himself into his portfolio in March 2020. Coalition sources confirmed Mr Cormann only learned of the secret arrangement through an excerpt of new book Plagued, by Simon Benson and Geoff Chambers, published in The Weekend Australian last week. News.com.au has contacted Mr Morrison, Mr Porter and Mr Cormann, who is currently serving overseas as a diplomat, for comment. Plagued recounts how Mr Morrison “hatched a radical and, until now, secret plan” with then-Attorney-General Christian Porter's approval. “Porter advised that it could be done through an administrative instrument and didn't need appointment by the Governor-General, with no constitutional barrier to having two ministers appointed to administer the same portfolio,'' the book says. “I trust you, mate,” Mr Morrison told Health Minister Greg Hunt, “but I'm swearing myself in as Health Minister, too.” The public was never told of the prime minister's secret arrangement, and the reasons for that secrecy have not been explained. Mr Morrison also swore himself in as Finance Minister alongside Mr Cormann because he wanted to ensure there were two people who had their hands on the purse strings. “Such a move was without precedent, let alone being done in secret, but the trio saw it as an elegant solution to the problem they were trying to solve – safeguarding against any one Minister having absolute power,'' Benson recounts in Plagued. “One option was to delegate the powers to cabinet, but Attorney-General Christian Porter's advice was these powers could not be delegated and could reside only with the Health Minister. “A declaration under section 475 gave Hunt as Health Minister exclusive and extraordinary powers. He, and only he, could personally make directives that overrode any other law and were not disallowable by parliament. He had authority to direct any citizen in the country to do something, or not do something, to prevent spread of the disease.” In June, BPH Energy told the stock exchange it had launched a Federal Court challenge to the gas project decision. The Australian newspaper reports today Mr Morrison was appointed by Governor-General David Hurley to take control of the entire Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources nearly a year before he scuttled an offshore gas project weeks out from the federal election. Federal Court documents reveal that the former prime minister was appointed to administer the super department on April 15, handing him powers over the Commonwealth-NSW Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority “pursuant to sections 64 and 65 of the Constitution”. - by Samantha Maiden, news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, two of the nation's most high profile politicians have announced that they will be quitting politics.The departure of the Health Minister Greg Hunt and former Attorney-General Christian Porter only adds to the pressure that the Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under right now - pressure created by the internal division plaguing the Coalition.Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on whether Scott Morrison has lost control of his own party, and what that means in the leadup to the next election.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The worst is yet to come for some Queensland towns after the biggest floods in 33 years forced the evacuation of an entire town,  claimed the life of a driver and forced multiple swiftwater rescues. Scott Morrison will seek a third term in power without two of his most senior colleagues, with Health Minister Greg Hunt set to call it quits and  former Attorney-General Christian Porter also retiring. Australia's international borders will continue to reopen and faster than previously forecast, despite the omicron variant. People in the midst of a mental health crisis seeking help in the state's emergency departments are twice as likely to suffer a long wait  and in extreme cases are turned away because there are no beds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Price speaks to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell as Health Minister Greg Hunt and former Attorney-General Christian Porter are set to retire at the next election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet Ministers are rallying around former federal Attorney General Christian Porter as he faces calls to resign from parliament.

Victorians can now start making plans for Christmas, after Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled the state's long-awaited freedom plan - when the state hits 80% single dose vaccinations; Sydney hotspot areas are waking up to their first morning of eased restrictions, with rules brought into line with the rest of the city; and former Attorney-General Christian Porter has sensationally resigned from Federal Cabinet over a secret funding scandal. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Victorians can now start making plans for Christmas, after Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled the state's long-awaited freedom plan - when the state hits 80% single dose vaccinations; Sydney hotspot areas are waking up to their first morning of eased restrictions, with rules brought into line with the rest of the city; and former Attorney-General Christian Porter has sensationally resigned from Federal Cabinet over a secret funding scandal. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Correspondent Karen Middleton joins Lynn to talk about the Covid divisions growing in Australia, even as vaccination rates rise. Anonymous donors have paid the legal fees of former Attorney General Christian Porter in his defamation case against the ABC over a rape allegation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is off to meet US President Joe Biden and Quade Cooper has finally been allowed to become an Australian citizen.

Melbourne is on track to come out of lockdown on Friday unless there's a dramatic rise in mystery COVID-19 cases; Australia's economic outlook has been upgraded by a leading global ratings agency, as the Prime Minister prepares to head to the G7 Summit; and it's been revealed that the ABC spent $680,000 defending itself in the defamation case against former Attorney-General Christian Porter. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne is on track to come out of lockdown on Friday unless there's a dramatic rise in mystery COVID-19 cases; Australia's economic outlook has been upgraded by a leading global ratings agency, as the Prime Minister prepares to head to the G7 Summit; and it's been revealed that the ABC spent $680,000 defending itself in the defamation case against former Attorney-General Christian Porter. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With former Attorney General Christian Porter abandoning his defamation suit against the ABC, calls are mounting for an independent inquiry into his own conduct. The Greens will introduce a bill to establish a Commission of Inquiry to examine whether Mr Porter is a fit and proper person to hold a ministerial position.

Victoria is bracing for the possibility of a second week of lockdown following a surge in COVID-19 cases - 11 new cases were recorded yesterday; former Attorney General Christian Porter has dropped his defamation case against the ABC over historical rape allegations; and clinical trials in Australia have confirmed a common painkiller can help prevent potentially fatal heart problems in premature babies. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Debate continues over how best to manage Melbourne's ongoing rise in coronavirus cases; former Attorney- General Christian Porter discontinues defamation action; tennis world. no 2 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open.

Victoria is bracing for the possibility of a second week of lockdown following a surge in COVID-19 cases - 11 new cases were recorded yesterday; former Attorney General Christian Porter has dropped his defamation case against the ABC over historical rape allegations; and clinical trials in Australia have confirmed a common painkiller can help prevent potentially fatal heart problems in premature babies. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A redacted version of the ABC's defence in the defamation lawsuit brought by former Attorney General Christian Porter has been made public. Mr Porter is suing the ABC and reporter Louise Milligan over a story about an anonymous letter sent to the Prime Minister, attached to a 31-page dossier detailing a historical rape allegation levelled against a serving Cabinet minister.

Tropical cyclone Seroja is now moving inland southeast of Geraldton. It's been revealed NSW police top brass blocked a request by sex crimes detectives to travel to Adelaide to interview the woman who alleged she was raped by former Attorney-General Christian Porter, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thrown out Australia's vaccination rollout timetable, The family of Aussie NBA superstar Ben Simmons has released a statement denying claims made by his sister that their half-brother molested her when she was a child, Prince Andrew has made a rare public appearance to reveal how the queen is coping in the wake of Prince Philip's death, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's controversial super bowl performance in 2004.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison is facing backlash from all sides and has been accused of making “a bad situation worse” after describing Minister for Women Marise Payne as the “Prime Minister for Women”.The Prime Minister has been criticised with PM for Women trending overnight after his major cabinet reshuffle on Monday which has seen a raft of changes to some of Australia’s top names and jobs after weeks of scandal.Morrison has faced “intense pressure” after “a very bruising few weeks”, the BBC’s Australia correspondent Shaimaa Khalil said, describing the weeks of bombshell claims that “have really shaken his government to the core”.But instead of fixing the problem, he’s “made a bad situation worse”, according to Sky News host and former chief of staff to former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Peta Credlin.An exasperated Credlin appeared on her program, Credlin, on Monday night, baffled over how Morrison kept making “fundamental mistakes” on women.Meanwhile author Jane Caro told The Drum she was “gobsmacked” by his latest comment.His press conference announcing the changes saw the two main names at the heart of allegations, former Attorney-General Christian Porter and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds, dumped from their roles in the second cabinet shake-up in four months.In his speech, Morrison said the focus was on women.As part of the shuffle and in response to some of the damning claims over the past six weeks since news.com.au revealed allegations from former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, the Prime Minister announced he would chair a new women’s task force in response to women’s equality alongside Minister for Foreign Affairs Payne.He said the government had a record number of female ministers but getting results for Australian women “will be achieved through collaboration”.“What we must do is address the Government’s agenda with the changes that we’re making and do so I think, with a fresh lens, in particular to achieving the outcomes, the results that we all want for Australian women across the country,” Morrison said.“Getting these results for Australian women will be achieved through collaboration,” he said.“They’ll be achieved through listening, they’ll be achieved by acting together, they won’t be achieved by dividing Australians and setting them apart.”He said the cabinet task force on women’s equality, economic security, health and wellbeing will include all female members from the ministry as well as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Finance Minister Simon Birmingham and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.But Morrison slipped, saying Payne would become “effectively … the Prime Minister for Women” in her role as co-chair.He was later questioned by a journalist: “Aren’t you the women’s prime minister? Aren’t you not fit to do the job of prime minister?”He stopped to clarify the comments. He said the point he was trying to make was “misunderstood” and that “of course I’m prime minister”.“In relation to what I should probably call the primary minister for women, just to ensure that no one gets too carried away with the puns … what I’m trying to bring together is a team of ministers and Marise Payne as Minister for Women can bring all that together as a leader of that portfolio team,” he said.text by Matt Young, news.com.au

Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced a reshuffle of his ministerial portfolios, leading to changes in political leadership across science and technology. For the past three years the minister for Industry, Science and Technology was Karen Andrews, with the position now moving to former Attorney General Christian Porter. This is the seventh change to this portfolio since the Coalition won government in 2013.The cyberattack on Nine Entertainment continues at the broadcast and publishing giant, with the company reporting the attack is now contained but continuing to cause serious disruption. Paul Smith at The Australian Financial Review, a Nine newspaper, reported that the attack does seem to be based on the MedusaLocker ransomware but no ransom demand has been made – it has simply been deployed to make systems unusable. The recovery is expected to continue to be quite difficult for Nine.OpenAI has announced what the first nine months of AI text generation platform GPT-3's public launch has enabled, stating more than 300 apps are producing 4.5 billion automated words per day. OpenAI highlighted apps for customer sentiment tracking, for creating dialogue in interactive VR stories, and for semantic website search tools. The organisation, which chose to partner with Microsoft to run the platform on its Azure platform, has emphasised safety and only allows access via application to prevent poor use and misuse of the technology.Visa has become the first major payment network to allow the settlement of transactions on its network via a cryptocurrency. Visa has allowed the use of the USDC stable coin, built on the Ethereum blockchain, to settle transactions via the crypto.com cryptocurrency exchange. USDC has its value directly connected to the US dollar so it will not fluctuate nor see speculation like many other cryptocurrencies.A report from The Australia Institute has found that solar combined with big battery technology can replace fossil fuels on questions of power reliability needs. Analysis has shown that while batteries are just 0.5 percent of capacity in the Australian energy market the technology is delivering one-third of important frequency control service across the energy network. Grid stability has been a key argument for continued reliance on coal and gas power services, so the early success of battery deployments strengthening power networks is a positive sign for the future.Sony is closing the PlayStation Store for three of its older consoles in coming months. The PlayStation 3 and PSP stores will close in July and the PlayStation Vita store will close in August. The shutdown means you can no longer buy digital games for these consoles via the store nor buy in-game content, but you will still be able to download any games or other content you have purchased in the past. The PS3 launched in 2006, the PSP in 2005, and the Vita in 2011.In esports, controversy in China's League of Legends LPL league as clothing sponsor Nike has seen its branding covered up after making statements against forced Uyghur labour camps. The company has been a major sponsor of esports and related apparel in the region, including billboards featuring star players. The Nike swoosh logo was taped over with a black strip featuring the LPL logo. In 2018, LPL sponsor Mercedes-Benz had its logo removed after quoting the Dalai Lama in a social media campaign.And finally, with recent news multi-award winning videogame Disco Elysium has been refused classification during its review ahead of a physical 'Final Cut' release, the game is likely to be removed from the Steam digital store potentially at any moment – if you're interested in playing one of the most unique pieces of interactive storytelling in years, buy it before it disappears. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We go behind the Prime Minister's backflip on gender quotas and his attempt at a reset on Tuesday. Plus, what could a reshuffle mean for Attorney-General Christian Porter and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds? Triple J Hack's Political Reporter Shalailah Medhora joins Fran and Insiders Host David Speers this week.

Scott Morrison has remained tight-lipped on a cabinet reshuffle, with Attorney-General Christian Porter and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds at risk of being dumped from their roles.The Prime Minister this week revealed he was considering the advice of the Solicitor-General in regards to Mr Porter's return from personal leave in April.Speaking on ABC AM, Mr Morrison said he would not speculate on any of the decisions involving Mr Porter or Senator Reynolds.“In relation to Mr Porter's return to the cabinet, I've been considering the advice of the Solicitor-General about conflicts of interest that may arise in relation to that defamation action against the ABC,” he said. “Also in terms of the ministerial code of conduct which also deals with perceived conflicts of interest.“So I'm working through those issues with the lawyer at the moment. He's not returning to work for … another week or so yet, and that will be done in time after his return.”Mr Morrison was also asked about Senator Reynolds's future as Defence Minister after her handling of her former staffer Brittany Higgins's alleged rape was widely criticised.But Mr Morrison refused to comment.“All I can say is that when I make decisions on these matters I'll communicate them and my reasons for them,” he said.Mr Porter this month outed himself as the cabinet minister at the centre of historical rape allegations, which he strongly denied.Senator Reynolds has also been off on medical leave regarding a pre-existing condition.She extended her leave after revelations she called Ms Higgins a “lying cow”, for which she was forced to apologise and settle a defamation lawsuit.Mr Morrison was also grilled about his own position as leader, which he said was “absolutely” safe.“I've been very grateful for the tremendous support I've had from all of my colleagues, from my cabinet, my ministers, all the way through to my party room,” he said.“Our party has never been more united.”

Wednesday 24 March 2021 The federal Treasury warns of a rough ride ahead for the labour market as the $93 billion JobKeeper program ends. Also today: The Prime Minister prepares to reshuffle his cabinet, with Attorney-General Christian Porter set to lose his job. Premier Investments doubles its profit but won’t repay government subsidies. And Westpac considers selling its 160-year old NZ subsidiary. Plus an interview with Paul Bennett from MEGT about apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FlowNews24 Canberra correspondent John McDonnell outlines his reasons for saying the Attorney-General's current position is untenable, and he should resign. FlowFM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips goes through those reasons from this article https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/christian-porter-should-resign-as-attorney-general

The many women of Australia have said “enough is enough”, and said it loudly through the March 4 Justice campaign. But the Prime Minister is hard of hearing and wants it all to be on his terms, refusing to meet the organisers of the rally in public, wanting to meet behind closed doors and in private. Which is exactly what a rapist would do. And, of course, Attorney–General Christian Porter decided to launch his defamation case on the same day of the March 4 Justice rallies. Tone deaf!Vaccinations are another area which the federal government has totally mismanaged, and yet another example of incompetence which Scott Morrison, Greg Hunt and Chief Medical Officer are trying to spin their way through. The government promised the vaccination program would be completed by 31 October 2021, and have been using a megaphone to let everyone know. But now that the vaccination program is not going be completed by 31 October 2021, the government is adamant that they never actually said that. Apparently, everyone else in Australia has a collective case of mishearing and misinterpreting what Scott Morrison said, because he is always correct, even when he is wrong.One landslide election victory is rare; a second consecutive landslide victory has never happened before in Australian politics. Until the Western Australian election victory – a 9% swing in 2017, and a 13% swing in 2021. And the Liberal Party has been left with two seats in a chamber of 59 seats. That really is a wipeout – the Liberal Party also lost the seat of Nedlands, home of Gina Rinehart and Kerry Stokes. When the Liberal Party loses a seat like Nedlands, it really means the party might be over. The message? Competent governments are being rewarded at the ballot box. It will be interesting to see what the result will be for an incompetent government, which the federal government clearly is. Their time will come soon.

Incoming Secretary General of the OECD, former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, joins the show. Plus, Attorney-General Christian Porter has commenced defamation action against the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Craig Hutchison and Damian Barrett for S6 Ep 7 – We Need To Call Out The Staff WritersThe Sounding Board is all thanks to Drinkwise .If you're choosing to have a drink, choose to DrinkWise.0.0 – The list of people who've failed on TV – thanks to Staff Writers. Who gets the Verity Score?7.00 – Footy Classified returned last night. Lots has happened in the Off Season. Discussion of the length of the game up for debate.8.30 – Will Eddie host Footy Classified this Wednesday night? Hutchy doesn't know yet.10.15 – Chris Judd not on Triple M this year by all reports.12.00 – The Radio Ratings. How accurate are the traditional ratings?15.00 – Attorney-General Christian Porter has launched defamation action against the ABC and Louise Milligan over the Four Corners report about alleged sexual assault.22.00 – Piers Morgan UK breakfast host quits over Meghan Markle dummy spit. Is he just building his brand? Discussion of the role of a host on a TV show.28.15 – Why has the famous page 13 in the Herald Sun disappeared? Replaced by a Google ad!32.00 – Cricket Australian v Channel 7 – who's winning?33.45 – Question of the Week for Drinkwise. Darren McCormack via Twitter asks“After seeing the Amazon doco will more AFL clubs be willing to put their club/player forward for future editions?”37.00 – Ashley Brown's book A Season Like No Other: AFL 2020 is about to be released – are Hutchy and Damo quoted in it? You can purchase Ashley's book HERE at My Bookshop. To ask Hutchy and Damo a question - head to Facebook or Twitter or email thesoundingboard@sen.com.au.The Sounding Board is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Attorney-General Christian Porter has just lodged a defamation action against the ABC. And recently, the full Federal Court upheld a $120,000 damages payout to Senator Sarah Hanson Young by former Senator David Leyonhjelm. Also, new research on who is most likely to commit a serious crime. A former prisoner or former forensic hospital patient?

Attorney-General Christian Porter has just lodged a defamation action against the ABC. And recently, the full Federal Court upheld a $120,000 damages payout to Senator Sarah Hanson Young by former Senator David Leyonhjelm. Also, new research on who is most likely to commit a serious crime. A former prisoner or former forensic hospital patient?

Attorney-General Christian Porter has just lodged a defamation action against the ABC. And recently, the full Federal Court upheld a $120,000 damages payout to Senator Sarah Hanson Young by former Senator David Leyonhjelm. Also, new research on who is most likely to commit a serious crime. A former prisoner or former forensic hospital patient?

Attorney-General Christian Porter has just lodged a defamation action against the ABC. And recently, the full Federal Court upheld a $120,000 damages payout to Senator Sarah Hanson Young by former Senator David Leyonhjelm. Also, new research on who is most likely to commit a serious crime. A former prisoner or former forensic hospital patient?

Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to hit the streets at 40 rallies today for the Women’s March 4 Justice. Organisers of the protest rally have rejected Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s invitation to meet privately in Parliament House on Monday after he declined to attend the Canberra rally in person. The marches follow historical rape allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter, which he vehemently denies and claims from several women that they were sexually assaulted by a former Liberal staffer. Today on Please Explain, Tory Maguire and deputy federal editor Stephanie Peatling discuss the women’s march and how it will affect the government. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to hit the streets at 40 rallies today for the Women’s March 4 Justice. Organisers of the protest rally have rejected Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s invitation to meet privately in Parliament House on Monday after he declined to attend the Canberra rally in person. The marches follow historical rape allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter, which he vehemently denies and claims from several women that they were sexually assaulted by a former Liberal staffer. Today on Please Explain, Tory Maguire and deputy federal editor Stephanie Peatling discuss the women’s march and how it will affect the government. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the highest office in the land to primary school kids, rugby league fans are gearing up for the 2021 NRL season kick-off on Thursday night when South Sydney takes on premiers Melbourne. A loophole in NSW where cyclists don't have to be drug or alcohol tested after accidents – even if there is a death – needs to be changed, say safety campaigners. the chief executive of the country's biggest law firm left yesterday over an email she sent to all staff, telling them that she was “hurt” the firm had represented Attorney-General Christian Porter over historic rape claims. And Australia needs 10 years to fix its dismal school performance and get back into the ranks of the top 10 education nations, Education and Youth Minister Alan Tudge will tell an audience at the Menzies Research Centre today. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of WilmsFront we are looking at power both political and electric and how our societal emergencies not limited to the pandemic are continuing. Based on current trends Australia's ICU wards may be overwhelmed with sick politicians. Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has broken his ribs and fractured vertebrae after slipping and falling down the stairs at a holiday rental on the Mornington Peninsula. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt is in hospital with cellulitis in his leg two days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.  At the Federal level Defence Minister Linda Reynolds is on medical leave for another three weeks due to a heart condition, Attorney-General Christian Porter is on mental health leave due to the historical rape allegation leveled against him and subsequent media frenzy. In the Victorian Cabinet Dan joins his Police and Emergency Service Minister Lisa Neville in the sick ward, Neville has taken three months of medical leave due to Crohn’s disease.  The decline of Victoria continues without Dan Andrews as the dictator with his government announcing a standing Truth and Justice Royal Commission to unearth alleged historical injustices against Aboriginal Victorians. Announced today was the earlier than planned closure in 2028 of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria's Latrobe by its operator Energy Australia, this will place a further strain on the state electricity grid and increase prices. Globally the biggest story has been the accusations of racism leveled at the British Royal family by Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle in an extended interview with Oprah Winfrey. The race-baiters around the western world have eaten up Meghan's every word and her victim complex. President Joe Biden's cognitive abilities have deteriorated again as in two separate press conferences he couldn't explain his covid relief bill and remember the name of his Defense Secretary. The West Australian state election is this Saturday 13th March with Labor Premier Mark McGowan widely projected to win in a landslide. Liberal leader the one term 33 year old Zak Kirkup has had a terrible campaign including unveiling green carbon neutral by 2030 target for the state and already conceding he will lose. The campaign took a bizarre final twist with a 67 year man throwing a suspicious package in Mark McGowan's electorate office. Contact: Email: me@timwilms.com Message: https://t.me/timwilms Wilms Front Links: Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/wilmsfront Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram: https://t.me/wilmsfront Parler: https://parler.com/profile/timwilms/ Support the Show: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions: Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/Report From Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Other Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox Higgins Voice Over by Morgan Munro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should there be an an independent inquiry into historic rape allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter and if so, what should it look like?

Should there be an an independent inquiry into historic rape allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter and if so, what should it look like?

It's been an incredible week of news NOTE: We talk about rape in this episode, so skip the second half of this podcast if that's going to cause you distress. Sooo...it's been quite a week. The Attorney General Christian Porter declared that he is the sitting Cabinet minister who is the subject of historical rape allegations. And then Harry and Meghan decided to blow up the British royal family. This week, Eliza reflects on the culture at Parliament House. And Geraldine believes that the royal fairytale won't end well. Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review on iTunes or however you listen to your podcasts. Eliza will role out the podcast newsletter next week. 6 ancient female philosophers you should know about: The Conversation https://theconversation.com/wise-women-6-ancient-female-philosophers-you-should-know-about-156033 Don Russell on the governance crisis in Canberra https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/governance-crisis/13221138

Linda Reynolds's position as Defence Minister has been labelled ‘untenable' after the Western Australian MP extended her sick leave by nearly a month on Sunday.Ms Reynolds has been plagued by scandal in recent weeks, after former staffer Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped in the Minister's office in 2019.The Minister took sick leave for a pre-existing cardiac issue shortly after, on February 24, as pressure mounted over the way Ms Reynolds and other senior ministers had handled the issue, and questions arose as to who knew what, and when. .It has also been revealed Ms Reynolds called the victim a “lying cow” in front of another staffer when media reports began to surface about the alleged assault.Labor senator Kristina Keneally said she hopes Ms Reynolds is making a full recovery, but blasted the Morrison government over two senior cabinet ministers being absent.Attorney-General Christian Porter has been placed on mental health leave after self-identifying as the Minister being accused of a historical rape allegation.“Her position is untenable,” Ms Keneally said on Sunday in regards to the Defence Minister.“You cannot call the alleged victim of a rape in your own office a lying cow and think that has no consequences.”Ms Reynolds said in a statement issued on Sunday that she would not be returning to her office on Monday, as originally planned, and had been advised by her cardiologist to extend her leave until April 2.“Senator Reynolds has advised Prime Minister Scott Morrison of her doctor's assessment and will continue to consult with the Prime Minister as required,” the statement said.Foreign Minister Marise Payne will continue to act as defence Minister while Ms Reynolds is on leave.“Senator Reynolds is recuperating well and looks forward to resuming her duties as Defence Minister as soon as possible,” the statement said.Ms Reynolds has not publicly denied calling Ms Higgins a lying cow. Ms Higgins has also served a defamation lawsuit against the Defence Minister's office, demanding an apology, which the Minister has made.Ms Reynolds was expected to face questions in parliament and senate estimates in the next two weeks.“Is the Minister of defence, Linda Reynolds, trying to pretend she is (on one hand) well enough to continue as Defence Minister, but not well enough on the other to front up and answer to questions in parliament and the (Senate) estimates?” Ms Keneally said.Ms Keneally said she would welcome an independent investigation into the historical rape allegations made towards Mr Porter.“This is the Liberal government that appointed an independent investigator … to look into allegations (that were) 30 years old about Julia Gillard, her former boyfriend and a kitchen renovation,” she said.“If it is OK for the Liberal government to appoint an independent investigator to look into a kitchen renovation then surely it is OK for … the government to appoint an independent investigator to look into allegations of rape,” she said.  

Australia's first AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are being administered in South Australia today marking the country's second vaccine milestone....Over 10,000 women are expected to share in hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation after medical device and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson failed to overturn a landmark ruling...and the National President of the Australian Labor Party [[ALP]] Wayne Swan is supporting call for an independent inquiry into allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter of rape.

Hannah from the FlowNews24 Canberra bureau shares the latest from Canberra, including the trial-by-media of Attorney-General Christian Porter, saying she is unsure what a fresh investigation would conclude in relation to an accusation from a long time ago. She also tackles whether the major parties have a problem with promoting women in leadership.

Flow FM's Wayne Phillips reviews an article by Canberra correspondent John McDonnell into the allegation against Christian Porter, how we got here and where it could -or should - go from here https://www.flownews24.com.au/article/christian-porter-wont-surrender-to-trial-by-media

Liberal cabinet minister Christian Porter broke his silence on the matter to strongly reject the allegations. - Ο Γενικός Εισαγγελέας της Αυστραλίας, Κρίστιαν Πόρτερ είναι ο υπουργός εκείνος στον οποίο αναφέρεται επιστολή σύμφωνα με την οποία φέρεται να βίασε μια 16χρονη μαθήτρια το 1988

The family of a woman who has accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of a historical rape have thrown its support behind an inquiry into the her death; a woman who claims she was raped in the Defence Minister's office has hit back at Senator Linda Reynolds for calling her a "lying cow" to staff and sidelined West Coast forward Willie Rioli could make a surprise return this season if his team makes the finals.

The Attorney General Christian Porter has strongly denied raping the woman when the pair were teenagers in 1988

People are using COVID safe check-ins outside shops and restaurants to hit on customers and breach their privacy. Also, the family and friends of a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her when she was a teenager want an independent inquiry held. A Sydney private school principal responds to thousands of sexual assault claims emerging as advocates push for better sex and consent education. And, British journalist Ioan Grillo talks about how cocaine is peddled by Mexican drug cartels all around the world, including down under.

People are using COVID safe check-ins outside shops and restaurants to hit on customers and breach their privacy. Also, the family and friends of a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her when she was a teenager want an independent inquiry held. A Sydney private school principal responds to thousands of sexual assault claims emerging as advocates push for better sex and consent education. And, British journalist Ioan Grillo talks about how cocaine is peddled by Mexican drug cartels all around the world, including down under.

Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the Cabinet Minister accused of raping a teenage girl in 1988. He strenuously denies the claim. Guardian Australia's Political Editor Katharine Murphy joins Fran and PK to discuss the potential fallout.

Attorney-General Christian Porter has revealed he's the federal cabinet minister at the centre of historic rape allegations. In an emotional press conference in Perth, Mr Porter vigorously rejected the accusations. - Генералниот обвинител Кристијан Портер откри дека тој е министерот на федералниот кабинет во центарот на обвинувањата за силување во минатото. На емотивната прес-конференција во Перт, г-дин Портер енергично ги отфрли обвинувањата.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken publicly for the first time since Attorney-General Christian Porter addressed the historic rape allegation levelled against him yesterday.At a press conference this morning, Mr Morrison weighed in on the "harrowing events" that have unfolded in recent days.“These are harrowing events. And for the family of the woman at the centre of these issues, as the Attorney-General commenced his remarks yesterday, my heart can only break for anyone who has lost a child… ..and the issues surrounding that and the way that this matter is now being addressed in the public domain," he said."This must be a harrowing time for her friends and for her family. And I don't want to do anything that would seek to add any further difficulty for them."Christian Porter, the Attorney-General, has made it very clear in his statement yesterday that he has rejected absolutely the allegations that have been made. That is the same rejection that he made to me last week. In this country, there is a lot at stake. If you don't go too far from here, you will find countries where the rule of law does not apply. And you will be aware of the terrible things that can happen in a country where the rule of law is not upheld and is not supported, in whatever the circumstances. The rule of law is essential for liberal democracies."Mr Morrison said "additional support" would be "provided to people who work in the parliament" under new arrangements introduced in the wake of the recent scandals.