Peter Dutton has ruled out asking for Scott Morrison’s resignation after scathing findings into the failed robodebt scheme were handed down, bemoaning the “politicisation” of the report. The Liberal Party leader was greeted by a standing ovation as he addressed party faithful at the LNP State Conference in Brisbane atContinue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the release of the Royal Commission’s report reaffirmed that the robodebt scheme was “wrong” and illegal. “The robodebt scheme was a gross betrayal and a human tragedy. It should never have happened, and it should never happen again,” he said. Commissioner Catherine Holmes tabled herContinue Reading
Barnaby Joyce has claimed the newly-established federal anti-corruption watchdog has already been politicised, despite only just opening its doors for the first formal day on the job. The National Anti-Corruption Commission, an election promise from Labor, will open for operation for the first time on Monday morning, and begin theContinue Reading
Embattled consultancy giant PwC has been referred to the federal anti-corruption watchdog over revelations it misused confidential government tax plans to drum up businesses. Greens senator Barbara Pococok made the formal referral to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which opened its doors for operation on Saturday, to shed light on theContinue Reading
A former Liberal minister has rejected “wild allegations” a consultancy allegedly established a firm to funnel money to him in return for help winning government contracts. The claim against Stuart Robert was detailed in a sworn statement to a parliamentary committee that is examining the links between him and theContinue Reading
Former Coalition minister Stuart Robert has officially quit federal parliament, triggering a by-election in the seat of Fadden on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The Liberal MP had already said he intended to retire from politics and has now handed in his formal resignation letter to House of Representatives speaker Milton Dick.Continue Reading
The head lawyer in charge of the Robodebt Royal Commission has highlighted the “human toll” of the scheme its operation, and the “impenetrable bureaucracy” victims were confronted with when they sought to understand why they had been hit with often crippling Centrelink debts. After receiving more than one million documentsContinue Reading
Have you ever wondered how some people end up with millions in their retirement accounts? Take Gary Belgre, a retiree from North Sydney, for example. At 66 years old, he enjoys a “very comfortable” retirement, thanks to earnings on his superannuation. However, despite his good fortune, Belgre fully supports theContinue Reading
As the debate over the future and purpose of Australia’s superannuation system continues to heat up, the federal government has signalled its intention to explore changes to the program. The Superannuation Guarantee, introduced in 1992 by the Keating Labor Government, made it mandatory for employers to contribute a set percentageContinue Reading
The Coalition is furious Labor is making changes to Australia’s superannuation system – which would make it harder for early access to retirement savings – “without a clear mandate”. The opposition’s assistant treasurer and financial services spokesman Stuart Robert said Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ announcement on Monday of legislating an objectiveContinue Reading