What we learned today, Wednesday 14 April
I wouldn’t go so far as to say today went off the rails ... but it was definitely less scripted than many days in the campaign-rinse-repeat cycle. Here’s some of what happened:
- Labor leader Anthony Albanese announced a range of health policies including $135m for a trial of 50 new urgent care clinics.
- Former LNP MP George Christensen, who was formerly retiring, is now formally joining One Nation.
- Prime minister Scott Morrison’s support for a trans sport ban has faded somewhat after a Liberal candidate’s tweets were unearthed.
- In a week with a disproportionate focus on testing politicians’ memories for figures, Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt hit back – “Google it, mate”, he said.
- Both Morrison and Albanese abruptedly ended their press conferences today. And both copped a hit to the head. Coincidence?
- Airport chaos worsened as Easter approaches, but on the bright side of travel there were happy reunions as flights from Australia landed in New Zealand.
Let us hope that tomorrow is just as unpredictable. See you then!
Updated
Mr Christensen conceded it would be difficult for him to win a Senate seat "but... if the job that I do is to ensure that Pauline gets across the line... that's the job done"https://t.co/4qiVWq6JaJ #ausvotes pic.twitter.com/aTi1khc1Qq
— David Pope (@davpope) April 13, 2022
