POLITICIANS – AUSTRALIA – APPOINTMENTS AND RETIREMENTS

Morrison quits to join forces with Pompeo

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Original article by Simon Benson
The Australian – Page: 1 & 2 : 24-Jan-24

Former prime minister Scott Morrison will become the vice-chairman of American Global Strategies following his retirement from parliament at the end of February. The boutique strategic advisory firm was co-founded by Robert O’Brien, a former national security adviser to the Trump administration. Morrison will also work with former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo as a strategic adviser to asset management firm DYNE. The by-election in Morrison’s Sydney seat of Cook is expected to be held ahead of the federal government’s budget in May; Morrison retained the seat with a comfortable margin at the 2022 election, despite a large swing against him.

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AMERICAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES

Dutton reshuffle promotes two Voice opponents

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Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 6 : 19-Apr-23

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced broader changes to his frontbench team than had been expected, in response to the resignation of Karen Andrews. Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has replaced Julian Leeser as shadow minister for Indigenous Australians, while fellow Indigenous senator Kerrynne Liddle will have responsibility for child protection and the prevention of family violence. Price and Liddle both oppose the federal government’s proposed Indigenous Voice to parliament. Dutton supports constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians, but he favours enacting a regional and local voice via legislation.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA

Union roasting for Labor: you are out of step

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Original article by Greg Brown
The Australian – Page: 4 : 12-Nov-20

The fallout from Joel Fitzgibbon’s resignation from federal Labor’s frontbench over the party’s stance on climate change is continuing. Labor MP Mark Dreyfus has accused Fitzgibbon of being "out of step" with regional Australians on environmental policy; however, former ACTU president Jennie George contends that the only people who are out of step are Labor MPs who have failed to note the outcome of the 2019 election, which saw voters reject Labor’s climate policies. Peter Jordan of the construction union says Fitzgibbon has merely been trying to get Labor back in touch with its traditional supporter base.

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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, ACTU, CONSTRUCTION, FORESTRY, MARITIME, MINING AND ENERGY UNION OF AUSTRALIA

Joyce circles after minister quits

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Original article by Greg Brown, Geoff Chambers
The Australian – Page: 1 & 4 : 3-Feb-20

Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has resigned from the portfolio and as deputy leader of the National Party, after an investigation by top bureaucrat Phil ­Gaetjens found that she had breached the ministerial code of conduct. Gaetjens concluded that sports grants had not been improperly allocated during McKenzie’s previous role as sports minister; however, he found that McKenzie’s failure to declare her membership of a gun club that received a grant constituted a breach of the ministerial code. Some Nationals MPs are believed to have approached Barnaby Joyce about challenging Nationals leader Michael McCormack at a partyroom meeting on 4 February, when they will elect a new deputy.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES, NATIONAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

Labor all at sea as boats view thrown overboard

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Original article by Rosie Lewis, Alice Workman
The Australian – Page: 1 & 4 : 3-Jun-19

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has criticised Labor’s decision to appoint Kristina Keneally to the portfolio. Dutton claims that she is the "least qualified" to be the shadow home affairs minister. Keneally has previously opposed the federal government’s policy of turning back asylum-seeker boats and expressed support for on-shore processing. However, she now says Labor fully supports boat turnbacks and offshore processing. Meanwhile, former shadow treasurer Chris Bowen will step into the health portfolio, while Bill Shorten has been given the National Disability Insurance Scheme portfolio. The new shadow cabinet has equal representation of men and women.

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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF HOME AFFAIRS

Scott Morrison unveils new ministry as Coalition prepares for majority government

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Original article by Henry Belot, Dan Conifer
abc.net au – Page: Online : 27-May-19

The federal government has announced a number of changes to its Cabinet team in the wake of the federal election. Sussan Ley will replace Melissa Price as Minister for the Environment, although Energy Minister Angus Taylor will assume responsibility for carbon emissions reduction policy. Linda Reynolds has been given the defence portfolio, Bridget McKenzie is the new Agriculture Minister and Ken Wyatt will take on the Indigenous Affairs portfolio. Senator Arthur Sinodinos will succeed Joe Hockey as Australia’s ambassador to the US, while former Communications Minister Mitch Fifield is set to become Australia’s ambassador to the United Nations.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF DEFENCE, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS

New minister ready for big to-do list

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Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 29 : 27-May-19

Paul Fletcher has replaced Mitch Fifield as Minister for Communications and the Arts in a cabinet reshuffle following the federal election. The former Optus executive will face a number of challenges in the portfolio, including lobbying by telcos for a reduction in the national broadband network’s wholesale pricing and a push by TV networks for drama and children’s content quotas to be relaxed. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s final report on its inquiry into digital platforms will also be released shortly.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS, AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION, SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, NBN CO LIMITED, TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED – ASX TLS, TPG TELECOM LIMITED – ASX TPM, FREE TV AUSTRALIA LIMITED, NINE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX NEC, FAIRFAX MEDIA LIMITED, GOOGLE INCORPORATED, FACEBOOK INCORPORATED

Veteran MPs facing a gold-plated retirement

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Original article by Richard Ferguson
The Australian – Page: 2 : 5-Mar-19

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop is among the six Liberal MPs who have chosen not to contest the 2019 election. Bishop is set to be paid more than $177,000 before tax each year in retirement, after 21 years in parliament. Liberal colleague Christopher Pyne will be paid more than $172,000 a year following a 26-year parliamentary career, while Labor’s Jennie Macklin will be entitled to an annual income of some $177,000 after 23 years in the lower house. Seven Labor MPs will retire at the election.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, NATIONAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA

Bishop bows out of politics, saying Coalition will win

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Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 9 : 22-Feb-19

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop is confident that the Coalition will win the upcoming federal election, citing its strong credentials regarding border protection and economic management. Bishop has ended speculation about her political future by confirming that she will not recontest the safe seat of Curtin in Western Australia. Bishop has been in federal parliament since 1998, and she served as deputy leader of the Liberal Party from 2007 to 2018.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF JOBS AND SMALL BUSINESS, UNITED NATIONS. SECURITY COUNCIL

Robb anoints O’Dwyer successor

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Original article by Rosie Lewis
The Australian – Page: 4 : 22-Jan-19

Coalition MPs Julie Bishop and Kevin Andrews say they intend to contest the 2019 federal election. Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett recently called for other long-serving Coalition MPs to follow the example of Kelly O’Dwyer and step down at the election. Meanwhile, former trade minister Andrew Robb has backed his ex-chief of staff Zoe McKenzie to replace O’Dwyer in the seat of Higgins. Other contenders for the seat are said to include Katie Allen and Jess Wilson.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, NBN CO LIMITED, BUSINESS COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA