The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison says he ran out of time to impose sanctions on China over human rights

Australia’s former PM urges new government to apply sanctions amid questions why he stopped short of taking such action when in power

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

Morrison urges China pressure, praises own efforts

Scott Morrison will use a speech to spruik his efforts to call out "bullying" by the Chinese government and urge further pressure on human rights abuses.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Morning Mail: Morrison accuses west of appeasing China, Biden’s balloon backdown, heatwave builds

The former PM says accommodating China is worst mistake since Munich; ‘avalanche’ of mortgage stress coming; why we should talk about happiness

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023

Australian court quashes former prime minister's gas exploration ban

An Australian court on Tuesday overturned a controversial decision by the previous prime minister to block a gas exploration project off the country's east coast, opening the door for the project to be reconsidered.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Court finds Morrison PEP-11 veto broke natural justice

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to veto the controversial gas project PEP-11 was affected by apprehended bias, the Federal Court has found.

AAP · Feb 14, 2023

Scott Morrison's gas licence decision 'infected by apprehended bias', Federal Court rules

A Federal Court judge quashes the former prime minister's call to reject an exploration licence off the NSW coast, finding it might have been made when his mind was "closed to persuasion".

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week

Four years ago, then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison famously claimed electric vehicles (EVs) would end the weekend. “It’s not going to tow your trailer. It’s not going to tow your boat. It’s not going to get you out to your favourite camping spot,” he said.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023

If Dutton can ride the wave of blame building against Labor, he’s in with a shot in Aston

Knowing a byelection would be coming the Liberals arrived back from holidays armed with a question crafted for the mortgage belt: why does everything cost more under Labor?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023

Second Exclusive Brethren company scoops $100 million in COVID contracts

A second company linked to the Exclusive Brethren won more than $100 million in government contracts for protective gear during the pandemic.

The New Daily · Feb 10, 2023

Satirical Bald Archy Prize returns to paint political leaders, artists and notable Australians in a colourful light

The satirical arts prize that was created to poke fun at the Archibald Prize returns for the first time since the death of its founder, Peter Batey.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023