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Morrison failed to act on flood relief ‘handshake’
As blame-shifting continues over the slow response to the floods in northern NSW, Scott Morrison has gone quiet on a support package agreed to with the state’s premier.
March 19 – 25, 2022
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“I’ve always been on the blue spectrum, and I didn’t think anyone owned colours!”
The member for Wentworth defends campaign material that borrows its colour scheme from the independents’ movement and limits references to the Liberal Party. He’s not teal, he’s just blue-curious.
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“Stop pussyfooting around the fact that the problem is the protection of teachers.”
The acting Education minister claims the problem with state schools is teachers “who aren’t up to the right standard”. His own career, of course, is built on competence and not a shared belief in a selfish god.
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The prime minister suggests Anthony Albanese’s weight loss proves he is an inauthentic person. The only thing unbelievable about Morrison is that he’s prime minister.
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“I’m saying to the union movement: if you promise not to strike for another year, I’ll give fare-free Fridays for a full year.”
The New South Wales Transport minister gives an ultimatum to the rail union. This might seem rash, but another option would be to pay workers fairly.
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“I had concerns, but this was the response that had been discussed at a senior management level.”
The Star Entertainment Group’s assistant treasurer gives evidence about a practice that helped hide $900 million in Chinese gambling transactions. It is beginning to look like the house doesn’t always win.
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“ ‘Before this trip’s over, I’m going to choke a man to death with my bare hands.’ ”
A witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial recalls a conversation overheard when the two served together. Unfortunately for everyone, the trial continues.
