Daily Archives: 03/12/2018

Abbott open to return as PM

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has not ruled out a crack at getting back onto the frontbench and a push for party leader if he retains his seat of Warringah at the federal election next year. “I don’t rule any of those things out,” Mr Abbott told The Australian newspaper. “I’m 61, which is not…

Dutton court bid could hit other MPs: PM

If Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is referred to the High Court, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warns other MPs will follow him. Questions still remain over whether Mr Dutton is eligible to sit in parliament given his financial interests in childcare centres, which get federal funding to pass through to parents.   Former Liberal MP…