What we learned today, Maundy Thursday (14 April)
The first official week of the election campaign was always going to wind down early because of the Easter weekend, but a car accident involving prime minister Scott Morrison’s security detail brought a very real reason for everyone to take a breath. Here’s the wrap of today’s headlines:
- Morrison tied himself in knots trying to blame Labor for his government’s failure to fulfil an election promise on a federal integrity commission.
- Former staffer Rachelle Miller challenged Morrison to release details of a payout from workplace bullying claims.
- Both major parties earned the ire of the Australian Medical Association over their health policies.
- The jobless rate was steady at 4%.
- Liberal candidate for Warringah, Katherine Deves, was busted for more anti-trans postings.
- A Coalition pledge for native forestry was not exactly welcomed by conservationists.
- Those airport delays will keep on delaying Easter travellers.
- At least Easter will bring, among other things, the welcome resurrection of sunshine.
Trust me, even the most shellfish oyster lover will go without once they read this, from Khaled Al Khawaldeh:
