Morrison had distracted from, and undermined, the whole message he was trying to get through – that he understands and is focused on the problems women endure and on finding solutions, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The prime minister resorted to a tactical ploy that flies in the face of any claim the government is dealing with the Brittany Higgins matter with respect, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Triggered by two separate rape allegations, there’s little doubt the roar from so many Australian women will have an impact, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The issue isn’t so much persuading people to take the covid vaccine as getting it rolled out fast enough, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
New measures introduced by the Morrison government aim to assist the tourism industry with discounted flights to 13 destinations, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Scott Morrison has a near obsession with control. But suddenly – in the course of only weeks – he has found himself presiding over a government in a shambles, where he is reacting rather than driving, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Porter declares he’s determined to stay in his job, saying to quit would mean anyone could lose their career “based on nothing more than an accusation that appears in print”, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Attorney-General Christian Porter declares alleged rape 'did not happen' – and he won't stand down, writes political reporter MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Nearly one in five Chinese-Australians said they had been physically threatened or attacked in a recent Lowy poll, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
In some areas the Royal Commission leaves questions rather than provides answers – such as how much extra money will be needed, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Morrison faces an even worse situation following the airing of an historical claim made by a woman who last year took her own life, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Like any minister embroiled in a serious crisis over how they’ve handled an issue, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has been under immense pressure, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
