Dutton to retain Border Force when Immigration handed to new Minister

Posted on 27 August 2018

David Coleman has become Immigration Minister, but Australia’s border enforcement agency will remain with Peter Dutton.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison reveals new cabinet

Posted on 26 August 2018

Peter Dutton will return to Home Affairs, but his former super-portfolio will be split, David Coleman, will take on Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.

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NZ breathes sigh of relief at Australia’s choice of PM

Posted on 24 August 2018

There was a collective sigh of relief across New Zealand that Scott Morrison beat Peter Dutton for the Liberal Party leadership in Australia and has become Prime Minister.

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Ardern hopeful of strong relationship with new Australian PM Scott Morrison

Posted on 24 August 2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she looks forward to building a strong relationship with new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

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Scott Morrison new Australian PM as Malcolm Turnbull forced out

Posted on 24 August 2018

Scott Morrison won a vote to be Liberal party leader, and will be Australia’s next Prime Minister.

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Scott Morrison: Liberal Leader and Australia’s next Prime Minister

Posted on 24 August 2018

Scott Morrison will become Australia’s next Prime Minister after beating Peter Dutton 45-40 in a leadership ballot.

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Scott Morrison selected as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister

Posted on 24 August 2018

Scott Morrison has been chosen as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister by the Liberal party room.

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Turnbull survives leadership challenge – for now

Posted on 21 August 2018

The Peter Dutton will go to the backbench after losing his leadership challenge by 35 votes to 48.

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Turnbull says Dutton has given him ‘absolute support’

Posted on 20 August 2018

Malcolm Turnbull boasted that Peter Dutton has given him “absolute support” as Liberal moderates claim disaffection within their party is limited to “the usual suspects”.

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