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Is Australia really beating other countries at cutting emissions?

Scott Morrison has to be very selective with the data to make a favourable global comparison

The Guardian - AU

As his ‘fauxgan’ act wears thin, desperation is driving Scott Morrison deeper into the dress-up box

Serious times require serious leaders. You may not like Anthony Albanese but he’s telling you who he is

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison announces funding boost for Edith Cowan University's Perth CBD campus

The Prime Minister tries to woo WA voters with more cash for Edith Cowan University's new inner-city campus, touted as a "state-of-the-art" project that will transform Perth's CBD.

ABC News

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Prime Minister's campaigning in Perth blamed for hold-up on further NSW flood assistance

The NSW government is pointing the finger at Prime Minister Scott Morrison over the delay of a further round of flood disaster assistance expected to be announced yesterday.

ABC News

WA's GST carve-up 'forever deal': Morrison

With polls showing the Liberals in trouble in Western Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared he will never pare back the state's GST share.

AAP

Rumours of Morrison’s demise are (almost certainly) greatly exaggerated

His MPs may be frustrated with his flailing leadership but there’s little chance he’ll face a challenge before the May election.

Crikey

Memo to Scott Morrison: this might be a good time to ask John Howard what not to do

If history has taught us anything, it’s that a fuel excise cut isn’t a solution to the rising cost of petrol. Just look at John Howard.

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Miracles do happen — but there’s little chance Morrison will rise from the dead

The PM will be offering up thoughts and prayers for his survival in May, but his resurrection relies on a very disaffected electorate.

Crikey

Corruption watchdog considers Zachary Rolfe investigation

Good morning, early birds. The NT corruption watchdog is considering an investigation into the arrest of Zachary Rolfe for the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is under fire for her response to a slur complaint by a senior bureaucrat. It’s the news you need to…

Crikey

Michael Pascoe: Scott Morrison set precedent for carbon levy

There is a recent precedent for the federal government to introduce a $1 a tonne levy on fossil fuels – and it was set by Scott Morrison.

The New Daily

Is battling back-to-back disasters distracting us from fighting the climate crisis?

As floods follow fires, we need to hold our leaders’ feet to the flames – or, for that matter, to the water

The Guardian - AU

These Legends Made An Engadine Macca’s Ad & It Deff Wasn’t Approved By Scotty From Marketing

Coming in shit-hot.

Pedestrian.tv

Scott Morrison says dry dock at Henderson will bolster Australia's naval defences

The Prime Minister says a new large vessel dry dock at Henderson will strengthen Western Australia's role in defending Australia while "turbocharging" the naval shipbuilding industry.

ABC News

Australian PM’s department drops widely mocked ‘phallic’ women’s network logo

Emblem featuring cursive W with a purple protuberance removed ‘pending consultation with staff’

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Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened

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Crikey

Faith no more

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is the least trusted prime minister in 14 years according to a Newspoll, and Omicron subvariant BA.2 is reportedly set to become Australia’s dominant strain by the end of the month. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

The Conversation

Tax cuts? COVID management? On the search for the Morrison government's legacy (so far)

It is premature to be discussing the legacy of the Morrison government. While it is well behind in the polls, there is still an election to be fought. Most commentators are understandably wary of prediction, not only because many got it wrong last time round, but because we are living…

The Canberra Times

Pressure to drop fuel excise amid petrol price blowout

A further escalation in Ukraine is touted to push fuel prices well above $2.50 a litre.

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AAP

Defence dominates pre-poll announcements

Scott Morrison spruiked his economic and security credentials in Western Australia but remained tight-lipped about any cost of living measures in the budget.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison says coal power stations should ‘run as long as they possibly can’

Prime minister says it would be ‘fine’ for private sector to build new coal power plants if commercially viable

The New Daily

The fuel excise debate isn’t going away. Here are the pros and cons of cutting it

Calls for tax relief are growing as petrol prices hit fresh record highs, with the government now under pressure from its own MPs to ease the bowser pain.

Pedestrian.tv

The Fed Govt Was Reportedly Warned About NSW & Qld Floods Last Year But Did Fuck All About It

A group of ex-fire and emergency services experts have slammed the Morrison Government for ignoring expert advice about the floods.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison talks up tax cuts as pressure builds on petrol prices

Some state Liberal leaders and National MPs are calling on the government to slash the fuel excise as petrol hits $2.20 a litre

Reuters

Australian government under pressure to cut fuel excise as election nears

The Australian government is under pressure to cut fuel excise as petrol prices hit an eight-year high and Prime Minister Scott Morrison trails in the polls just weeks before a general election.

The Conversation

Albanese level with Morrison as better PM in Newspoll as Labor maintains big lead

This week’s Newspoll, conducted March 9-12 from a sample of 1,520, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged since last fortnight. Primary votes were 41% Labor (steady), 35% Coalition (steady), 8% Greens (down one), 3% One Nation (steady), 3% Clive Palmer’s UAP (down one) and 10% for all Others (up two).

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