Scott Morrison
PM escapes threat to his control of Parliament as Labor backs down on encryption
A dire threat to Scott Morrison's control of Parliament sparked a blame game that forced Labor to back down on national security laws.
- by David Crowe
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Analysis
Analysis
Day of high farce ends on a low note
Paedophiles and terrorists: federal poliicians would like to wish you a happy new (election) year.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Scott Morrison
Lost in stagnation: Behind the refugee bill that plunged the Parliament into chaos
The bill that drove Thursday's parliamentary drama would change the way Australia deals with sick refugees offshore.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Opinion
Every moment in this sorry day revealed the government’s precarious hold on Parliament
The last day of Parliament was a perfect snapshot of the dysfunction in Australian politics.
- by David Crowe
Scott Morrison
'Whatever it takes': Scott Morrison vows to avoid losing historic parliamentary vote
"I will fight them using whatever tool or tactic I have available to me to ensure that we do not undermine our border protection laws," the Prime Minister said on Thursday.
- by Michael Koziol
Scott Morrison
Morrison backs bushfire inquiry, lashes Queensland land-clearing laws
The prime minister has accused Queensland's Labor government of negligence, and has called the state's vegetation management laws outrageous.
- by Tracey Ferrier
Private schools
Parliament paralysed on laws to prevent religious schools expelling LGBTI students
Scott Morrison has infuriated some of his conservative colleagues by unveiling a new bill to protect gay students
- by David Crowe & Michael Koziol
Scott Morrison
Morrison government exposed to a humiliating defeat in Parliament on final sitting day
Labor and the Greens have formed an alliance with key crossbench MPs to force an end-of-year clash on refugees.
- by David Crowe
Scott Morrison
Payne, Retno to meet after 'slap to Indonesia's face' over embassy
Foreign Minister Marise Payne will make a lightning visit to Bali to rebuild her damaged relationship with Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.
- by James Massola
Analysis
Analysis
A conscience vote is a smart way to end this impasse on religious schools and gay students
A free vote in Parliament is a sensible option after years of infighting when gay rights come into conflict with religion.
- by David Crowe
Scott Morrison
'Heartbroken': Scott Morrison promises conscience vote on LGBTI students
The Coalition and Labor failed to reach an agreement on a bill to end religious schools' right to discriminate.
- by Michael Koziol