The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Almost $9 billion cybersecurity and intelligence package to be unveiled in federal budget

An almost $9 billion package to bolster Australia's cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities will be unveiled in tonight's federal budget, as concerns grow over threats from potential adversaries across the globe.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Northern NSW floods: evacuation order reissued for Lismore CBD as levee expected to be breached

A reprieve from floodwaters on Tuesday afternoon did not last, with Lismore locals waking to news the town’s levee is again set to be topped

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2022

Australia govt splashes cash to soothe voters' cost-of-living angst

Australia's government is aiming to use billions in budget goodies to offset cost of living pressures for disgruntled voters ahead of an election in May, but the consumer mood may already be too dark for the ploy to gain much traction.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

Australia fast-tracked visas for Afghan army officers after warning of negative publicity, documents show

Briefing to Peter Dutton five days after fall of Kabul reveals department’s concern over Afghan officers who had studied in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

This budget, amid talk of deficits, consider the lessons we ought to have learned

A decade ago, and years before Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promised a budget that was “back in the black”, Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised the same thing.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2022

Paul Bongiorno: Morrison and Frydenberg’s best last chance looms

The expectations of Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg repeating their escape from the political pickle they are in with the budget are low.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2022

Michael Pascoe: Morrison’s gone, cynical Frydenberg trying to save the furniture

Scott Morrison is gone. Anthony Albanese will win the election. Josh Frydenberg is fighting to save some of the furniture. There, it’s been said.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2022

Budget 2022: analysis reveals Morrison government funnelling billions into must-win marginal seats

Just one-third of Coalition’s $16bn spending spree has been endorsed by Infrastructure Australia

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Australia’s lost influence in Pacific on display in Solomon Islands-China deal, Anthony Albanese says

Labor leader says poor emissions reductions targets and cuts to foreign aid have broken trust with Pacific countries

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Victoria daily news update: premier catches Covid, smoke in the city and money for freight terminals

Monday: Daniel Andrews in isolation for seven days, with James Merlino acting Victorian premier

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022