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‘Operational matter’CommentsPremiumPeter Dutton chose not to tell PM about alleged rape

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says he didn’t tell the Prime Minister about the alleged rape of a former staffer at Parliament House because he thought it was an ‘operational matter’.

Sarah Ison

New eraCommentsPremiumMedia Bargaining Code passes the Senate

The Federal Government’s News Media Bargaining Code which forces tech companies to pay for journalism could become law as soon as tomorrow.

Annabel Hennessy

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breaking
Coronavirus crisisPremium
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COVID-19 overdose doctor had not been properly trained

A Queensland doctor who gave two elderly patients a coronavirus vaccine overdose did not do the required training to administer the jab, it’s been revealed.

Sarah Ison

Out of fashionCashed-up City Chic urged to repay $3.5m wage support

The Australian plus size women’s fashion label has been urged to return millions in JobKeeper assistance after reporting a massive jump in profits.

Gerard Cockburn

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opinion
‘Cut the bulldust’CommentsPremium
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Our idea of what makes a ‘terrible boss’ has to change

In 2016 Meryl Streep played the ‘boss from hell’ in The Devil Wears Prada. But given all we’ve seen and heard since the Brittany Higgins case came to light, she’s actually an example of a good one.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

Morning briefingCommentsThe West Australian’s top stories this morning

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds checks into hospital, a doctor is stood down over a COVID vaccine overdose and Tiger Woods is seriously injured in a horror car crash.

Hospital dramaCommentsPremiumAlleged rape victim’s message to Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds’ former staffer Brittany Higgins, who has alleged she was raped at Parliament House, has sent the Defence Minister a message after she was hospitalised on advice from her doctor.

Lanai Scarr & Sarah Ison

‘Salacious gossip’CommentsPremiumCraig Kelly defends staffer accused of lewd conduct

Craig Kelly has defended a staffer accused of inappropriate behaviour towards women, calling it ‘salacious gossip’, despite an investigation being launched into health and safety in his office.

Sarah Ison

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opinion
Kate EmeryCommentsPremium
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Just what does the perfect rape victim look like?

Rape rarely looks like the movies, where a woman is attacked on a dark street by a stranger. In real life the victim isn’t always sober. And the rapist isn’t usually a stranger.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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opinion
EditorialCommentsPremium
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Tireless Treasurer didn’t panic with Facebook

When Facebook took the unprecedented move of effectively banning its Australian users from reading news on the platform, Josh Frydenberg did not only talk the talk, he walked the walk.

Licence battlePremiumSheep exporter’s new compliance pledge under microscope

An appeals tribunal will look at whether Emanuel Exports’ new compliance measures are effective, and if former boss Graham Daws still wields influence following the Awassi Express disaster.

Jenne Brammer

PM BriefingThis afternoon’s top stories from The West Australian

Another Aboriginal heritage site controversy in the Pilbara, a shocking race attack in Gosnells and huge news concerning Facebook and Australian media are making headlines this afternoon.

Huge newsVideoSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Lanai Scarr

Hashed outVideoCommentsPremiumGovt ‘re-friends’ Facebook, restores advertising cash

The Federal Government will restore its advertising funding with Facebook, which topped $42 million in 2019-20, after the tech giant announced it would stop blocking Australian news sites.

Sarah Ison

Canberra culturePremiumSex pests ‘know how to beat predator test’: Expert

A criminologist says psychometric testing for parliamentary staff is not the avenue that must be followed by the Government to stamp about sexual abuse in Canberra, arguing it simply won’t work.

Ben O'Shea

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opinion
Liberal no moreCommentsPremium
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Kelly move proves old saying about dogs and politics

Rogue MP Craig Kelly has resigned from the Liberal Party and no-one should be happier than his former leader Scott Morrison.

Annabel Hennessy

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analysis
Huge winCommentsPremium
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The story behind Frydenberg’s deal with Facebook

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were in constant contact over the weekend after the social media giant banned Aussie news organisations. Here’s how it all panned out.

Lanai Scarr

Digital truceCommentsFacebook strikes deal for return of Australian news

Facebook has done a deal with the Federal Government paving the way for the return of Australian news on the social media giant’s platform.

Annabel Hennessy

‘Years away’CommentsPremiumSubmarine decision delay slammed

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has been grilled over the lengthy delay in providing a decision on the location of the lucrative Full Cycle Docking submarine maintenance program.

Sarah Ison

More supportPremiumCoalition set to lock in permanent dole rise

New move expected to lock in permanent rise in JobSeeker payments.

Jade Gailberger

‘Fairer system’CommentsPremiumJobSeeker raised by $50 a fortnight — with conditions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed the JobSeeker payment will rise by $50 a fortnight — the biggest increase in the unemployment payment since 1986. Here’s what you need to know.

Lanai Scarr

Read the resignation letterCommentsPremiumCraig Kelly quits Liberal Party after COVID controversy

Controversial MP Craig Kelly has quit the Liberal Party to become an independent and sit on the cross bench.

Lanai Scarr & Annabel Hennessy

More moneyVideoUnemployed get $50 extra a fortnight for JobSeeker

The federal government is preparing to announce a modest increase of $50 a fortnight to the JobSeeker unemployment benefit, as compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Daniel McCulloch - AAP

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The West Australian exclusive
Stamp it outPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Calls for ‘predator’ tests in Parliament House

Scott Morrison has been urged to consider psychometric testing for staff employed in parliamentary offices.

Lanai Scarr

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