Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret ministries - Solicitor general
Australia has a cabinet-based system that relies on a group of ministers governing, and not a presidential system.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Australia PM Morrison loses control of WeChat Chinese account as election looms
The prime minister's office has made multiple fruitless requests to WeChat to regain access to the account.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Australia says inquiry spurred by rape allegations to report findings in November
Three female employees of PM Scott Morrison's Liberal party last month said they had been raped by the same man in 2019 and 2020.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Australian PM apologises, promises probe after allegation of rape in parliament
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Tuesday to a woman who alleged she was raped in the country's parliament by an unnamed colleague.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Inclusive Government: Canada Can, Malaysia Baharu Pun Boleh!
A government which embraces every group in its society is important to ensure that every voice gets heard and no one feels marginalised, says Canadian High Commissioner to Malaysia Julia Bentley.
Sun May 27 2018
Politician rebuked for playing Pokemon GO during parliamentary hearing
Senior Norwegian politician, Trine Skei Grande, drew criticism on Wednesday for playing Pokemon GO on her smart phone during a parliamentary hearing about the country's defence policy.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull brushes off calls to quit
Australian leader Malcolm Turnbull Tuesday rejected calls for him to resign after the weekend's disastrous election, as senior government figures pleaded against infighting.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Australian government has lost its mandate: Labor opposition
Australia's opposition Labor Party on Saturday claimed the government had lost its mandate to rule.
Sat Jul 02 2016
Australian PM Turnbull confident of forming government
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he had "every confidence" of retaining government, despite Saturday's national elections failing to give his coalition an immediate clear victory.
Sat Jul 02 2016
Turnbull defeats Abbott to become Australian prime minister
Malcolm Turnbull, 60, beat long-time rival Tony Abbott 54-44 in a sudden ballot among the Liberal Party which heads the ruling coalition.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Australian PM Abbott faces fight as rival launches challenge
Malcolm Turnbull, a multi-millionaire former tech entrepreneur, said he would seek the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party after being urged by many people.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Australia PM urges end to 'disunity' after confidence vote
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday called for an end to "disunity and uncertainty" after surviving a confidence vote on his leadership, saying the matter was now "behind us".
Sun Feb 08 2015