The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Young women like Grace Tame weren’t socialised to shut up when authority figures speak – and it feels like progress

Australians like to think of ourselves as rebels but culturally we love rules, and aren’t always kind to rule-breakers

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Grace Tame's frosty exchange with Prime Minister Scott Morrison brings tenure as Australian of the Year to an end

On her final day as Australian of the Year, Grace Tame draws both criticism and praise over an icy exchange with Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a morning tea at The Lodge.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Don't say the Aboriginal flag was 'freed' – it belongs to us, not the Commonwealth

Today we woke to the news the Australian government has negotiated with the designer of the Aboriginal flag Harold Thomas, and copyright for the flag will be transferred to the Commonwealth. The government has now stated the flag is freely available for public use. Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated:

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2022

PM snapped in awkward encounter with Grace Tame

Grace Tame, the 2021 Australian of the Year, has been snapped giving Prime Minister Scott Morrison the side-eye during an awkward encounter in Canberra.

The New Daily · Jan 25, 2022

The Loop: Aussies told to leave Ukraine, Djokovic could play in France, and massive fall on US markets

Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

WeChat hits back at interference claims

The owner of Chinese social media platform WeChat has hit back at Australian accusations of political interference regarding Scott Morrison's account.

AAP · Jan 24, 2022

Labor promises $440m to help students and teachers manage challenges of pandemic

Anthony Albanese says Coalition is ‘slackest government in living memory’ and that if elected, Labor will be a ‘force for good’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022

Guardian Essential poll: disillusion growing over Coalition handling of pandemic

Only 35% of respondents think Morrison government is doing a good job, while 38% (up from 32%) describe the response as poor

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022

Chinese businessman reveals why he bought Scott Morrison's WeChat account

The Chinese businessman who has taken over Scott Morrison's WeChat account insists the transaction had nothing to do with politics.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Albanese pledges $440 million to help schools and children 'bounce back' and outlines aspirations for a 'legacy'

As attention turns to pupils’ return to the classroom, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Tuesday will promise a Labor government would spend $440 million on better ventilation in schools, building upgrades, and mental health support for children.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022