What is it about section 44 of the constitution that keeps tripping up our politicians? – ABC Online

Until the 45th Parliament, much of the nation’s understanding of the constitution seemed to flow from The Castle. An unprecedented number of politicians have either been booted from Parliament or had to fend off questions about their eligibility. So far, 11 sitting or prospective politicians have fallen foul of section 44 of the…

Imagebuild Group: Director of builder that went bust fails to provide records because of ‘mental conditions’ – ABC Online

Related Story: Building company accused of owing workers millions fails to get hijacked website shut down The director of a building company that collapsed owing $20 million has failed to provide records to the firm’s liquidator, claiming he cannot cooperate because of “mental conditions”. Key points: Imagebuild Group director Brett Spits…

Settling £450m debt could help to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe – The Times

Lucy Fisher, Senior Political Correspondent Boris Johnson met Richard Ratcliffe, husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, yesterday. He denied negotiations about the military debt were related to efforts to secure her release by TehranStefan Rousseau/AP Britain is exploring options to pay a historical debt of about £450 million to Iran that could help free the jailed British mother Nazanin…