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Ukrainian visas prioritised after invasion

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Ukrainian visa applications are being prioritised in the wake of Russia's invasion.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

High PM praise for SA premier

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has heaped praised on South Australian Premier Steven Marshall calling his return at the state election an "absolute necessity".

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Australia imposes more sanctions on Russia, criticises China's response

Australia imposed more sanctions on Friday against Russia targeting several of its elite citizens and lawmakers, and said it was "unacceptable" that China was easing trade restrictions with Moscow at a time when it invaded Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Morrison backs Russian sporting boycott

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed calls to boycott sporting events in Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Scott Morrison backs Russian sporting boycotts as Australian skier Danielle Scott pulls out of World Cup

Prime Minister Scott Morrison backs sporting organisations pulling out of Russia, as an Aussie skier, an F1 driver, and the Champions League all look to boycott the country.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

Australia imposes further Russia sanctions

Australia will roll out a third round of sanctions against Russia, aligning with US and UK moves, and will provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Queensland floods prompt 1,000 calls for help as heavy rain continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022

Still under the bed? Red-baiting's long history in Australian politics – and why it's unlikely to succeed now

The Reds are back. Scott Morrison’s Liberal-National government has recently launched an offensive of “red-baiting”, a practice long thought consigned to the history books, in preparation for an anticipated May 2022 election.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Faraway conflict feeds into Morrison's national security pitch

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine unfolds dramatically, Australia is in the choir stalls, not centre stage, when it comes to the West’s response. But Scott Morrison is determined its voice be loud.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022

Australia condemns Russia’s ‘brutal and unprovoked’ invasion of Ukraine

Scott Morrison announces sanctions against further 25 Russians including army commanders, mercenaries and ministers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022