Morrison government quashes Victoria’s belt and road deal with China
The Morrison government has cancelled the belt and road agreements Victoria has with China. …
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Grattan on Friday: Christine Holgate gets her own bully pulpit – and uses it to effect
Christine Holgate’s evidence before a senate inquiry on Tuesday delivered some wounding blows to Scott Morrison …
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Scott Morrison won’t say ‘sorry’ to Holgate but ‘regrets’ the hurt
Scott Morrison has defended his intemperate language in parliament against Christine Holgate last year, saying he had to protect taxpayers’ money and Labor was calling for her resignation. …
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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the government’s vaccine headache and sexual harassment response
It’s been another hectic week in politics, with the recommendations for the AstraZeneca vaccine changing, and the government’s keenly-awaited response to the Respect@Work report. …
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New setback for vaccine rollout, with AstraZeneca not advised for people under 50
The vaccine rollout was thrown into fresh uncertainty on Thursday night after the government received medical advice against using the AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 50 because of the very small risk of blood clots. …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Stephen Duckett on what’s gone wrong with the rollout
Michelle Grattan discusses the vaccine rollout with Stephen Duckett. …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Linda Burney on the treatment of Indigenous Women
Michelle Grattan discusses the treatment of indigenous women in isolated communities with Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney. …
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Australia’s plan for manufacturing missiles to be accelerated
The government is speeding up the establishment of its planned $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons Enterprise, which aims to boost Australia’s own defence production capabilities as it faces a deteriorating security outlook. …
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Morrison takes big personal hit in Newspoll after missteps on women’s issue
Scott Morrison’s approval has taken a sizeable hit in a Newspoll showing Labor maintaining its 52-48% two-party lead. …
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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Scott Morrison’s response to the culture of Parliament House
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics. …
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