Ex-MP's blackmail charge a 'malicious abuse of process'

Blackmail charges against a former Labor MP are “malicious” and an “abuse of process” instigated by Opposition leader Peter Malinauskas to “shut down” a parliamentary inquiry, a court has heard – with Annabel Digance insisting she has no case to answer.

The Conservative Correction: 'Egregious' social policy blamed for Libs' Pentecostal insurgence

An Apostolic Pentecostal pastor who seized control of the branch of one of the state’s most marginal Liberal seats shortly after joining the party says she became a member because it is the “strongest and best party to lead us into the future”.

Greg and Annabel Digance, in a photo posted on the former's Facebook page.

‘You are going to cry again’: New claims about Labor campaign

The husband of former state Labor MP Annabel Digance has been accused of taunting her electoral opponent Carolyn Habib, allegedly telling her ‘we are going to break you again’ – four years after the ALP distributed a widely-condemned leaflet attacking the Liberal candidate.

Richardson: Belated apology isn't courage - it's opportunism

Former Labor MP Annabel Digance’s attempt to paint herself as a victim – and her failure to call out racism as a symptom of systemic sexism in politics – is an affront to the courage of women trying to change that culture, writes Tom Richardson.

'You are nothing like me': Power questions Digance’s 'racist' flyer apology

The Liberal MP who was the target of a “racist” flyer sent out by Labor campaigners ahead of the 2014 state election has questioned her former opponent’s recent apology and claims that she felt she was a victim of party decisions.

Richardson: Is this the Marshall Govt’s most Powerful MP?

Steven Marshall won government promising to implement a Strong Plan for Real Change. But events of this week, as Tom Richardson writes, suggest the new mantra should be a Strong Plan for No Change Whatsoever.