We saw a lot of prime minister Scott Morrison today. He hit the airwaves in the morning, and then did the photo op rounds. It was later in the day that we saw more of Labor leader Anthony Albanese, beaming out from home isolation in Sydney. In the news today:
- Labor’s hopes that Albanese’s Covid diagnosis turns the spotlight onto Morrison, while he says he’s “feeling fine so far”.
- Morrison has dodged questions on what the government knew about the Solomon Islands/China deal, and when.
- More details about Hillsong’s Brian Houston and his “behaviours” have emerged.
- Experts rubbish Morrison’s claims about corruption commissions being “kangaroo courts”.
- And the stories about Liberal candidate for Warringah, Katherine Deves, just won’t quit.
- Need a catchup? A briefing? An ode to flying? It’s all right here.
You can keep up to date over the weekend, as well – and it’s the Anzac Day long weekend, too.
Then we’re into the third of six weeks, heading for halftime, and Amy Remeikis and the rest of the Guardian team are here for the cut oranges and beyond. See you then!
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He’s up again! Labor leader Anthony Albanese is now on Nine’s A Current Affair.
He’s asked if he regrets going to Bluesfest (there’s been speculation that there was quite the maskless crowd pressing in).
“The thing about a campaign is that you’re out and about,” he says. He says he’s followed advice and worn a mask as much as possible, but, you know.
“Members of the media went down before me,” he says, adding that his team has had very strict procedures (those on the bus have to be vaccinated, boosted, and get regular tests).
He’s asked again if the break is a curse or a blessing. “I will get more sleep,” he says. “But I’d much rather be out there campaigning.”
“I’m hoping for more than just a recovery from Covid for the country. I’m hoping for a better future.”
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