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PM calls in military to speed up vaccine rollout
Scott Morrison has enlisted a general to take command of the vaccine rollout, saying he wants a similar unrelenting approach as was taken to stopping the boats.
- Phillip Coorey
Report finds 76 misconduct complaints inside parliament
A major report into workplace behaviour at Parliament House has found half of all the complaints related to the conduct of politicians. National cabinet agrees to expand the vaccine rollout. Victoria finds a new variant. Follow the latest here.
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- Natasha Rudra, Timothy Moore and Tess Bennett
‘Get back to the office’: PM
Business leaders say Victoria’s return to lockdown could stall momentum to get employees back to their pre-pandemic workplaces.
- Tom McIlroy
The COVID-19 outbreak Australia had to have
With Melbourne in lockdown, the renewed risk of infections is driving faster take-up of vaccines across the country and helping shake complacency.
- Hannah Wootton and Tom McIlroy
Higgins rape report reveals 38 new allegations against MPs
A report sparked by Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations has found a culture of “minimising, normalising and keeping quiet” bad behaviour at Parliament.
- Tom McIlroy
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China’s soft power revolution makes Xi look positively fluffy
China’s leader wants a more loveable image for China in the world’s media columns. We are glad to help out.
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In Canberra, Daniel Andrews’ government is now a protected species
Scott Morrison’s refusal to criticise Victoria reflects his discipline as a political leader and strategy for winning the federal election, Aaron Patrick writes.
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A government that isn’t really in control of anything
The past two weeks of Parliament are not consistent with the Morrison government’s strategy of winning an election based on its excellent management of the pandemic.
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As the region unites on China, cracks appear at home
When Labor blames the government for the mouse plague, almost everything is political fair game. Including bipartisanship on China.
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China’s soft power revolution makes Xi look positively fluffy
China’s leader wants a more loveable image for China in the world’s media columns. We are glad to help out.
- Rowan Dean
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In Canberra, Daniel Andrews’ government is now a protected species
Scott Morrison’s refusal to criticise Victoria reflects his discipline as a political leader and strategy for winning the federal election, Aaron Patrick writes.
- Aaron Patrick
Liberal MP unseated by electoral redistribution
Boundary changes and defections mean Scott Morrison will need a net gain of seats to form majority government at the next election.
- Andrew Tillett
‘Deeply offensive’: Morrison slams ABC over conspiracy theory link
In the latest fight between the government and the broadcaster, the ABC boss insists the story about the QAnon conspiracy theory has not been pulled or blocked.
- Andrew Tillett
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- Federal politics
A government that isn’t really in control of anything
The past two weeks of Parliament are not consistent with the Morrison government’s strategy of winning an election based on its excellent management of the pandemic.
- Laura Tingle
‘People are gunning for me’: war crimes study author
Dr Samantha Crompvoets, who helped expose Australian troops’ alleged war crimes, says she is being targeted because she tells uncomfortable truths.
- Andrew Tillett
Minns to lead NSW Labor after Daley bows out
Chris Minns’ elevation comes after Jodi McKay resigned her leadership following a 7 per cent swing against Labor in the Upper Hunter byelection.
- Michael Read
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Letters of 4 June 2021: Make quarantine fit for purpose
COVID-19, Howard Springs, Josh Frydenberg, immigration, proxy advisers, tennis, Naomi Osaka
Electronic nose inches closer to sniffing out COVID-19
Researchers have provided proof of concept that electronic noses can detect COVID-19
- Jill Margo
Australia seen fully vaccinated by mid-2022: NAB
The rollout has accelerated in the wake of the Victoria lockdown and the broadening of eligibility to include 40-49 year olds, NAB’s Taylor Nugent said.
- Timothy Moore
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Australia-Japan in talks over visit by Japanese PM
Australia and Japan have begun discussions about a visit later this year by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
- Phillip Coorey
Overseas product safety rules to be used in Australia
Australian consumer law will be overhauled to allow for trusted standards from countries including the US to be used
- Tom McIlroy
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As the region unites on China, cracks appear at home
When Labor blames the government for the mouse plague, almost everything is political fair game. Including bipartisanship on China.
- Phillip Coorey
Quarantine facility deal set for Melbourne
A 500-bed quarantine hub is set to be built at Avalon Airport; The New Zealand government will review its pause on flights from Melbourne. Follow updates here.
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- David Marin-Guzman, Timothy Moore, Natasha Rudra and Jessica Gardner
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Funding offer hands lockdown control back to the feds
In a wonderful piece of passive-aggressive politics, the Commonwealth has gained an element of control over the states it has long been seeking.
- Phillip Coorey
Australia’s two-speed wages recovery
While workers in mining and construction are getting wage increases of up to 10 per cent, it’s a different story in other parts of the economy.
- Ronald Mizen
Dutton takes aim at war crimes study author
Samantha Crompvoets may be denied future defence contracts, while Peter Dutton is also seeking legal advice on an upcoming book she will release.
- Andrew Tillett
Quarantine facility deal set for Avalon
A memorandum of understanding was handed to Victorian government officials on Thursday afternoon.
- Tom McIlroy
UK free trade talks to drag on past G7
Britain’s envoy to Australia says there are sticking points and Scott Morrison is being pressed to outline interim climate change targets.
- Andrew Tillett
