News in five.
1. Women rise up in Liberal heartlands
A former Liberal who claims she was ignored for preselection after ending an affair with a married former minister will run as an independent in the seat, as the Coalition scrambles to contain an electoral backlash from women.
2. WA closes border to SA
A Covid-19 outbreak in SA prompts WA to close the border to its eastern neighbour, as NSW confirms an eighth case of the Omicron variant.
3. Morrison rejects nepotism claim
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it is a “disgraceful slur” for Labor to claim he had any role in the Home Affairs Department awarding an almost $80,000 quarantine contract to two of his close friends.
4. Crossbench backs Victorian pandemic bill
Victoria’s upper house has passed Australia's first state powers to introduce specific laws for managing a pandemic.
5. Overtime catches out Coles
Coles will be taken to court by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) for allegedly underpaying employees as much as $115m.
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Leadership
“Yesterday, I went, as we all must, to Peppa Pig World… Hands up anybody who’s been to Peppa Pig World? Not enough.”
The British prime minister bumbles through a speech in which he also impersonates a revving car. This same man has a vastly more credible climate policy than Scott Morrison.
Faith
“Religion and faith is also about humility and vulnerability.”
The prime minister introduces his so-called religious discrimination bill. The “vulnerability” he mentions is mostly present in the gay teachers being sacked from schools.
Entertainment
“We won’t look back at people’s history, we won’t look at their criminal record.”
The head of the Grammy Awards defends nominations for Louis C. K. and Marilyn Manson. The organisation should just get with the times and create a category for best unrepentant abuser.
Military
“We need to be realistic about the threat now and over the course of the next couple of decades.”
The Defence minister defends his comments about potential military conflict with China over Taiwan. It’s true that a lot can happen in a decade, unless of course this government is in office.
Politics
“You are finished in the next election. You’re gone.”
The Tasmanian senator says Scott Morrison is the worst prime minister on record. She called him “incompetent” – which is especially pointed when you consider she came into parliament representing Clive Palmer.
Election
“If not us, then who?”
The former ABC reporter announces she will stand as an independent against Tim Wilson. She plans to run on integrity, which is a real challenge to both major parties.
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