Turnbull appoints new health minister

Greg Hunt has immediately sought to turn around the Turnbull government’s troubled reputation in the health portfolio, pledging his support for Medicare.

Ley resigns over expenses scandal

Embattled Turnbull government cabinet minister Sussan Ley has resigned from the frontbench.

The Greens have renewed calls for a federal body to investigate corruption in politics. AAP/Lukas Coch

Stamping out political rorts requires a cultural change, not more bodies to police it

Rather than a federal commission against corruption to crack down on MPs’ travel rorts, Australia needs a stronger culture of integrity, writes Adam Graycar.

Expenses scandal spreads to other ministers

Julie Bishop is the latest politician facing scrutiny over travel expense claims as calls for an overhaul of the entitlements system grow louder.

Renewed push for pollie perks overhaul

At least two senators will renew their push to clean up entitlements for federal politicians when parliament returns next month as the furore over Sussan Ley’s travel claims continues to escalate.

Medical marijuana adviser Southcott "stands by" cannabis criticism

The Federal Government’s newly-appointed medical marijuana adviser – doctor and former Liberal MP Andrew Southcott – insists he has an “open mind” on the use of medicinal cannabis, despite today standing by his previous assertion that the drug is “not safe”.

Ley to stand aside over expenses scandal

UPDATED: Sussan Ley will stand aside as health minister amid a string of scandals surrounding her use of taxpayer-funded trips to the Gold Coast.

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