The day that was
And with that we are going to put the blog to bed. Thank you for spending part of your day with us. Before I go, let me recap the big headlines:
The PM has met with his Singaporean counterpart over a decarbonisation push, spruiking a ‘green economy’ agreement.
A four-day inquiry into an anti-corruption bill has begun.
Twelve new areas in Victoria and Tasmania are eligible for flood support payments.
Wine dealer Vinomofo is the latest Australian company to fall victim to a massive data breach.
Six major flood warnings are in place in NSW as the state battens down for expected storms across the week. Meanwhile, the Victorian town of Echuca has been ordered to evacuate, with Moama, also on the NSW-Victorian border, also bracing for flooding.
The Bureau of Meteorology has inexplicably chosen this moment to begin a rebranding campaign.
Australia has ended recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Penny Wong confirmed. She added that the previous Morrison government’s Israel embassy move was a ‘cynical play’ to attempt to win the Wentworth byelection.
Following that, Israel has criticised the decision and has summoned the Australian ambassador to give an explanation.
Steve Bracks appointed Australian representative for Greater Sunrise gas project.
Warren Mundine has been accused of ‘turning his back’ on Indigenous voice advocates.
Bill Shorten says NDIS reform has begun after years of the Coalition’s ‘neglect’ of the scheme.
The town of Echuca has been ordered to evacuate, with Moama, also on the NSW-Victorian border, also bracing for flooding.
The NSW government is threatening to take the rail union to court over plans to disable Opal card readers.
We will be back tomorrow to do it all again – until then, stay safe.
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Look who’s making a comeback into politics:
Former Senator Ricky Muir is running for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party in the seat of Gippsland East, held by the Nats Tim Bull @abcmelbourne #springst
— Richard Willingham (@rwillingham) October 18, 2022
This isn’t the independent Muir’s first stint for the Shooters either, after a run back in 2018.
Muir was famously elected as a Victorian senator in 2013, representing the Motoring Enthusiast party.
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