Good morning. After the Covid-disrupted disappointments of the previous two years, the Australian Open is shaping up to be a very memorable tournament on and off the court. Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis blew a two-set lead to lose an incredible five-setter against Andy Murray that didn’t end until 4.07am, women’s No 2 Ons Jabeur crashed out and Novak Djokovic accused heckling fans of being drunk.
Australia’s human rights commissioner warns today that the country’s international reputation is in jeopardy for failing to meet anti-torture treaty obligations, and we also look back in detail on the career of Jacinda Ardern, Australia’s “sister” across the Tasman who yesterday announced her resignation as prime minister.
