The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Aircraft lasering act of intimidation: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at China for one its warships lasering an Australian military aircraft, calling it an act of intimidation.

AAP · Feb 19, 2022

Coalition and Labor respond to China laser incident; 32 Covid deaths in Australia – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2022

Australia's last international COVID travel restrictions are lifting. But their legacy for those caught up in them remains

For the first time in almost two years — 704 days — Australia’s borders will open to all fully-vaccinated travellers next week. But for many the ordeal is far from over.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2022

In key election battlegrounds, the Liberal party is nowhere to be seen

Factional warfare in Scott Morrison’s home state is giving the Coalition’s opponents a valuable head start when it comes to campaigning

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2022

After one of the ugliest political weeks in recent memory, it’s still not clear what Scott Morrison’s agenda is

Voters really are entitled to know whether this government has a plan that extends beyond Scott Morrison’s inveterate brinkmanship

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2022

Scott Morrison takes a major political risk. We’ll soon see if it pays off

Scott Morrison has aggressivly attempted to change the political debate to one of national interest. There's a big reward waiting if it pays off.

The New Daily · Feb 18, 2022

Scott Morrison rejigs schedule to meet with Alice Springs Mayor about crime concerns

Mayor Matt Paterson had an unexpected meeting with the PM after Scott Morrison told ABC Radio earlier in the day he had no time to discuss crime concerns during his brief visit to the centre.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

What is 'a Manchurian candidate'? Five quick questions, answered

The Prime Minister labelled Labor's deputy leader "a Manchurian candidate" in his attempt to paint the opposition as being soft on China. But what does it mean, and why is it drawing such widespread criticism?

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

Morrison's Christian empathy needs to be about more than just prayer – it requires action, too

Over the past week, Australians have heard Scott Morrison make several explicit references to his faith. Given Morrison has placed his faith front and centre of his public persona, it is helpful to try to understand how he perceives his faith and how it might intersect with his job as…

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2022

Morrison warns Ukraine invasion 'imminent'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes conflict between Russia and Ukraine will not occur, but says "what we are seeing leads us to fear the worst".

AAP · Feb 17, 2022