Alan Tudge

Scott Morrison has again been questioned about a taxpayer-funded payment of more than $500000 to a former Liberal staffer who accused her boss Alan Tudge of ...

"He has chosen for the sake of his health and his family for a period of time to stand aside from the ministry," Mr Morrison said. Ms Miller did not take part in that probe, critical of how it had been established and concerned it was framed in a way to protect Mr Tudge. An independent investigation was launched, but no evidence was presented to it that could lead to a finding Mr Tudge had breached the ministerial standards, as they stood at the time of the allegations.

Keen to prove he understands the key figures better than his Labor counterpart, the Prime Minister confidently stated this morning that the cost to pay out ...

Donate a few bucks to The Shovel. And follow us on Facebook “But of course they don’t because we do everything we can to suppress them,” he said. Keen to prove he understands the key figures better than his Labor counterpart, the Prime Minister confidently stated this morning that the cost to pay out a former staffer to compensate for the harassment she received from one of your cabinet ministers is half a million dollars.

Katharine Murphy explains why Scott Morrison is dodging questions about a $500000 payout made to former Liberal party staffer Rachelle Miller.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists Alan Tudge is still "technically" a member of cabinet, and says despite stepping aside late last year, Mr Tudge is ...

Mr Morrison said Mr Tudge was still "formally" the education minister because he still had a "warrant" from the Governor-General for the ministerial position. "[Mr Tudge] has informed me that in the interests of his family and his own well-being and in order to focus on his re-election as the Member for Aston, he is not seeking to return to the front bench, and I support his decision," Mr Morrison said at the time. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge is still "technically" a member of cabinet and despite stepping aside late last year, is free to return to the role when he is ready.

The Prime Minister says Alan Tudge will be welcome in his Cabinet after reports the Education Minister's ex-staffer will be paid more than $500000 in ...

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Scott Morrison has revealed there's “nothing to prevent” Education Minister Alan Tudge returning to cabinet despite the negotiation of a “private” ...

He is not seeking to return to the frontbench.” However on Sunday, he revealed Mr Tudge was “still in my cabinet” despite the Victorian MP remaining on gardening leave. “It just shows the chaos that is there. This is not the Liberal Party I joined.” However, he is yet to explain why that also involves Ms Miller securing a payout of over half a million dollars. Channel Nine’s host Karl Stefanovic then interjected, “If he didn’t do anything wrong though, what’s the money for? He’s technically still part of the Cabinet.” “I have no knowledge of that. In March, the Prime Minister revealed that Mr Tudge had voluntarily decided to extend his leave from the frontbench “to focus on his re-election. “Today (Mr Tudge) has informed me that in the interests of his family and his own wellbeing and in order to focus on his re-election as the Member for Aston he is not seeking to return to the frontbench, and I support his decision.” “He is. “However, I did not consider this to be a “relationship” in the usual sense of the word.”

Taxpayers will foot the compensation bill to the former lover of a Federal MP over her treatment as a political staff member. News.com.au revealed Rachelle ...

News.com.au revealed Rachelle Miller, who had an affair with Liberal frontbencher Alan Tudge, will receive a taxpayer-funded payout of over $500,000. Taxpayers will foot the compensation bill to the former lover of a Federal MP over her treatment as a political staff member. Scott Morrison addresses taxpayer-funded payout to Alan Tudge’s ex-lover

Ex-Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller will get massive payout over her affair with Alan Tudge, who the Prime Minister confirmed on Monday was 'technically' ...

'Despite Dr Thom's findings, given the impact of the allegations on my family and myself, I have requested not to be returned to the front bench before the election. It caused the end of my marriage that year. It should never have happened and it has caused hurt to our respective families. 'This is the second inquiry created at the request of Ms Miller and the second time that the allegations have been dismissed. Ms Miller alleged he had been emotionally and in one instance, physically abusive towards her during the pair's consensual affair - but an investigation last month cleared Mr Tudge of any wrongdoing Despite the investigation clearing Mr Tudge of breaching any rules, the Morrison Government is finalising a financial settlement with Ms Miller, which includes a massive payout and reimbursement of legal costs, News.com.au reported.

PM grilled again on education minister's future after previously saying Tudge would not return to frontbench.

“We had a situation whereby he stood down but apparently he’s still got his job in the cabinet,” Albanese said. And can’t be confirmed.” And as a result, he’s formally still the education minister.” Miller was also relying on legal advice, amid talks with the commonwealth over a civil claim. “Alan has taken his own decision for family and health reasons to stand aside. Tudge denies the allegations.

Mr Tudge stepped aside from his role last year amid an investigation into abuse allegations by a former staffer and ex-lover. Former adviser Rachelle Miller ...

New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Stream more election news live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge will remain Education Minister should the government defeat Labor.

The last most voters knew of it, Alan Tudge was very much the former Education Minister. But Scott Morrison has revealed he is still in his cabinet.

Just weeks earlier, Mr Morrison denied a well-sourced Ten Network report that he was preparing to sack Mr Tudge, whose ministerial title was said to have been erased from outside his office. “He is certainly still the minister,” she said. But on Sunday, Mr Tudge was confirmed as having a new lease on life when Mr Morrison was asked a curly question about his place in cabinet should he win re-election.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge remains a "formal member" of his cabinet despite standing aside following allegations of abuse.

“There’s a whole heap of issues down here that people in Gilmore are not happy about and we’re seeing the government is not accountable for,” they said. One told AAP they wanted to let the prime minister know about problems in the electorate. “I am going to be fierce in my representation of the people of Gilmore. I’m not going to sit there as a wallflower,” he said. Despite the prime minister indicating last month Mr Tudge would not make a comeback to cabinet, Mr Morrison said he had a place on the frontbench should he wish to do. Mr Morrison said an independent investigation had cleared the “serious allegations” against Mr Tudge, who remains a “formal member of cabinet”. Despite animosity between the pair in the immediate aftermath of Black Summer, Mr Morrison said Mr Constance was a fierce advocate for his community and a strong part of the team.

During a press conference announcing the federal election on Sunday, Mr Morrison confirmed the former education minister, who stood aside in November following ...

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Anthony Albanese has been unable to state Australia's official cash rate and unemployment rate.

Mr Morrison insisted the Thom review made no adverse findings against Mr Tudge. But it is important to point out that Rachelle Miller, his former lover, did not cooperate with her side of events because she felt the inquiry smacked of a "political fix." One saving grace from this for Labor is that it has happened very early in the campaign. But when I make a mistake, I'll fess up to it," he said among the camera crush. Later Mr Albanese tried to take it on the chin while walking around Devonport. "Earlier today, I made a mistake. But for Mr Albanese it was not the price of bread, milk or petrol. He got the 0.1 and 4 per cent. This while the curious matter of Alan Tudge and his post-election job prospects dogs the Prime Minister Scott Morrison. But more on that later. The Prime Minister obviously does not buy them personally. "He still has his warrant as a minister from the Governor-General, and as a result, he's formally still the education minister," Mr Morrison told the ABC. Regardless, she has received a tax-payer funded payout of over $500,000 but we are told there is nothing to see here and there is "nothing to prevent" Mr Tudge returning to the frontbench. But again, remember Mr Morrison gave ample evidence in February he was just as out of touch, perhaps even more. He was asked if he knew the official Reserve Bank cash rate "on the top of your head".

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge remains a "formal member" of his cabinet despite standing aside following allegations of abuse.

“There’s a whole heap of issues down here that people in Gilmore are not happy about and we’re seeing the government is not accountable for,” they said. One told AAP they wanted to let the prime minister know about problems in the electorate. “I am going to be fierce in my representation of the people of Gilmore. I’m not going to sit there as a wallflower,” he said. Despite the prime minister indicating last month Mr Tudge would not make a comeback to cabinet, Mr Morrison said he had a place on the frontbench should he wish to do. Mr Morrison said an independent investigation had cleared the “serious allegations” against Mr Tudge, who remains a “formal member of cabinet”. Despite animosity between the pair in the immediate aftermath of Black Summer, Mr Morrison said Mr Constance was a fierce advocate for his community and a strong part of the team.

Alan Tudge's ex-lover Rachelle Miller to enjoy $500,000 payout ... Karl Stefanovic has grilled Scott Morrison after it was revealed Liberal frontbencher Alan ...

“He is technically a member of the cabinet as he has not resigned and he has not been stood down. Mr Morrison said he “cannot confirm” reports of a $500,000-plus payout to Ms Miller to settle the dispute with Mr Tudge, as revealed by news.com.au. Scott Morrison has backed Alan Tudge to make a “strong return as a cabinet minister”, even as his ex-lover and former staffer is set to receive a taxpayer funded payout of more than $500,000 over bullying allegations.

During a press conference announcing the federal election on Sunday, Mr Morrison confirmed the former education minister, who stood aside in November following ...

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Coalition and finance remain tight-lipped on payout to Tudge's former staffer, while PM says Tudge remains in cabinet.

I never said he did, and I never suggested anything different to that.” He didn’t resign, and neither was he dismissed. I said he’d stood aside, and that’s what he’d done, and he wasn’t seeking to return before the election. “He didn’t resign, and nor was he dismissed. Guardian Australia directed questions to the Department of Finance about whether any payment would be made to Miller, and for what reason. My understanding is it’s a separate matter that’s being handled by the Department of Finance and you’ll need to direct your questions to them.”