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Australia accuses China of shining laser at surveillance plane

The Australian defence department said the incident was an act of aggression that had the potential to endanger lives.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2022

Scott Morrison commits $804 million over a decade for the Antarctic

Scott Morrison on Tuesday will announce $804.4 million over a decade to strengthen Australia’s strategic and scientific capabilities in the Antarctic.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022

Scott Morrison’s preselection plan draws Liberal court challenge

A battle is headed for the NSW Supreme Court, as opposition grows to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plea to save three MPs from preselection challenges.

The New Daily · Feb 21, 2022

PM confident of a lift in wage growth

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confident Australia's workers will enjoy better wage increases as the economy grows and unemployment falls further.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

PM expects lasering explanation from China

Prime Minister Scott Morrison expects China to provide answers on the lasering of an Australian Defence Force aircraft by a Chinese military vessel.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2022

Please excuse me, is there a place for politeness in Australian politics?

Since former Australian of the Year Grace Tame declined to smile in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, debate has raged about what counts as politeness and impoliteness in Australian political debate.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2022

Tasmania the centre of pre-election blitz

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will spend time campaigning in crucial electorates in Tasmania, ahead of an expected May election.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

Australia accuses China of ‘act of intimidation’ for shining laser at its surveillance plane

Australian defence minister calls it an example of China’s ‘aggressive bullying’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2022

Scott Morrison’s pleas to save sitting MPs fails to win over Liberals

Mr Morrison and members of his centre-right faction have sought to have the executive of the NSW Liberal Party intervene to lock in federal preselections.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2022