What we learned today, Saturday 23 April
That’s it for today, thanks for reading. Here’s a recap of the day’s main news:
- The fallout from the security pact between Solomon Islands and China continues, with the US voicing its concern, and the government again refusing to say when it knew about the deal.
- The Labor deputy leader, Richard Marles, says he told the Chinese government about a speech he delivered in the country in 2019 because it was critical of their human rights record, and not because he wanted its pre-approval.
- The prime minister, Scott Morrison, visited a camping store to announce a funding package, but did not do a press conference for the reporters following his campaign.
- The Coalition has scrimped on advertising for some MPs facing a challenge from Climate 200-backed independents, who are outspending them in key seats.
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Zali Steggall accuses John Howard of “sexist language” after he called the teal independent candidates “anti-Liberal groupies”.
- Australia has reported almost 42,000 new Covid-19 cases and 44 deaths as restrictions ease around the country.
Enjoy the rest of your day and we will see you all again tomorrow.
Updated
About 500 Australians are expected to travel to Gallipoli for the Anzac Day dawn service, 10 News reports. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is the first time since 2019 that Australians have been able to travel to the service.
COMING UP: We’re live from Gallipoli as preparations get underway for the first Dawn Service since 2019. Around 500 Australians are expected to attend. | @10NewsFirst pic.twitter.com/qimgk0n9gR
— Johnpaul Gonzo (@JohnpaulGonzo) April 23, 2022
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