What we learned, Thursday 9 February
We’ve made it through the first parliamentary week and only one MP has resigned. If you’re in New South Wales, stay safe out there and keep your pets away from the mud.
Here were the major developments of the day:
Alan Tudge has confirmed his resignation from the parliament from next week. He said Peter Dutton had known of his intention since January, after the passing of his father.
The independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a motion to suspend standing orders to discuss his motion which calls for the communications minister, Michelle Rowland, to be sacked over reportedly accepting donations from a gambling company before the federal election.
An Australian man has died in the Turkey earthquakes. It comes as the Victorian government has announced it will contribute $1m to humanitarian relief efforts following devastating earthquakes in the region.
And Liberal MP Bridget Archer has swung more support behind the voice to parliament referendum, lending her name to a new parliamentary group backing the Uluru statement from the heart.
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Public event with YouTuber Logan Paul cancelled over safety concerns
Woolworths has cancelled a public event with controversial YouTuber Logan Paul over safety considerations due to police concerns over the potential crowd size.
The drink launch for Paul’s new brand Prime was due to take place in the carpark of a newly opened store in Perth’s outer suburbs this weekend.
In a statement, Woolworths said:
Following a safety and security review and with the advice of WA Police, our security providers and the City of Swan we are not satisfied in the interests of public safety for this event to occur at the Midvale Central Shopping Centre car park on Saturday 11 February.
We know this is disappointing for customers and fans of PRIME drinks, however public safety must come first.
Paul made his career via the now-canned Vine platform and quickly rose to mega-fame on YouTube.
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