The intraplate Mangaroon Orogeny and its role in the Paleoproterozoic tectonic evolution of the Australian continent

•An alternative interpretation for the Mangaroon Orogeny (MO) is proposed.•Magmatic suite associated with MO is mapped into the east orogen for the first time.•(Meta-)Sedimentary intervals are reconsidered for their relation to the MO.•MO interpreted to be an overall strike-slip event with trans-tension and -pression.•A geodynamic model for the causes of the MO phases is described.