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China is exerting ‘enormous pressure’ on Pacific island nations, Scott Morrison says

Morrison dodges questions on whether Australia knew of Solomon Islands-China pact amid ministers’ conflicting accounts

The Guardian - AU

In the wake of the China-Solomon Islands pact, Australia needs to rethink its Pacific relationships

Like the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcano that triggered a massive tsunami and sent shockwaves around the world when it erupted on January 15, the recently signed security deal between the Solomon Islands and China has also unleashed geopolitical convulsions of immense magnitude.

The Conversation

The Greatest Blessing For Disabled Australians Would Be One Of Us As The Disability Minister

"The fact is the Disability Minister should be a person who identifies as a disabled person. A person who’s proudly part of the disability community."

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Katter wants trans athletes banned in Qld

Robbie Katter will introduce a bill to ban transgender athletes from women's sport in Queensland if the next federal government doesn't do so.

AAP

Labor is hoping Anthony Albanese’s Covid diagnosis throws a harsh spotlight on to Scott Morrison

What happens now is a function of how sick Albanese gets, and whether seeing more of the prime minister works for or against his own campaign

The Guardian - AU

Soft focus: News Corp embraces Morrison and Joyce’s flattering election photos

Daily Telegraph condemns ‘offensive posts’. Plus: Crikey correspondent wins plaudits for epic apology

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison accuses Richard Marles of being soft on China, rejects Solomon Islands criticism

With Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese off the campaign trail, the Prime Minister switches his attention to the ALP's frontbench.

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Anthony Albanese Has COVID, So Is Labor’s Election Campaign Utterly Fucked Now?

"I think it's a positive for our campaign. The more they see of Scott Morrison, the more they will realise this government has run out of puff."

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ELECTION RECAP: It’s Just So Crazy How Private Texts Sent To Scott Morrison End Up In The Media

Welcome to another PTV election recap. We’re sharing the load around so the state of our so-called democracy doesn’t send someone mad. It’s a workplace health and safety issue. Here’s the stuff you need to know from this week: Albo has COVID Yep the man of the hour (six weeks?)…

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Australian aged care world 'standard': PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has committed to funding 24/7 nurses in aged care facilities by 2025, and says Australia's standard of care is envied globally.

AAP

NSW premier agrees to meeting on transgender sport after independent Alex Greenwich threatens to withdraw support

Sydney independent says he can’t have a ‘cooperative relationship’ with NSW minority government if the premier continues comments

The Guardian - AU

The Prime Minister's failure to establish a federal ICAC looks like a broken promise

The Prime Minister blamed a lack of "bipartisan support" for his government's failure to establish a federal anti-corruption body. But the evidence suggests it's a broken promise.

ABC News

Trans debate threatens NSW government

Dominic Perrottet's minority government is under threat by a Sydney MP over comments on transgender athletes but Labor says the issue should be left to voters.

AAP

PM under fire for security deal response

Anthony Albanese has pledged Labor would carry out more engagement with neighbouring countries in the Pacific.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese says he’s ‘had better days’ in first TV interview since Covid diagnosis – as it happened

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Federal election: Dutton apologises for 2015 joke about rising seas in light of Solomon Islands China deal — as it happened

The federal election campaign continues, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison wishing Anthony Albanese well following his COVID-19 test, and Peter Dutton apologising for years-old comments.

ABC News

Federal election 2022: New faces in WA seats Curtin and Pearce reshuffle decks in Liberal heartlands

The electorates of Curtin and Pearce are like chalk and cheese but have one thing in common – they used to be Liberal strongholds. With an interesting range candidates thrown in the mix, holding those seats is far from guaranteed.

Newcastle Herald

Defence won't look at other sub base options

The Department of Defence says Newcastle, Port Kembla and Brisbane best fit the criteria for a new $10 billion nuclear submarine base and will be the only ports considered in a feasibility study.

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The Conversation

ReBOOT: what is the 'better off overall test', and should you be worried about it?

The Coalition and Labor have been arguing over the “better off overall test”, known as the BOOT. What is it, why are they arguing, and who is right?

ABC News

Staff shortages blamed for spine-deep bedsore that 'almost killed' Eric at Edenfield Family Care aged care home in Port Augusta

Port Augusta's only aged care provider failed on every safety standard. Families say the system is exploiting vulnerable staff and residents.

AAP

Labor steps up as Albanese isolates

Labor frontbenchers will take a more central role over the next seven days after leader Anthony Albanese contracted COVID-19.

The Guardian - AU

Factcheck: the Coalition says Labor always ‘takes China’s side’, but are the parties’ positions so different?

Did the opposition call Scott Morrison a ‘racist’ for shutting the border to China at the start of pandemic? Let’s look at the record

The Guardian - AU

Calls for GP funding boost as figures reveal how Medicare gap hits some of Australia’s poorest areas

New data shows some of the lowest income electorates have among the highest average out-of-pocket costs

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison fails the 'character' test posed by his Warringah candidate

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

The Independent UK

Australian PM under fire for saying he is ‘blessed’ not to have children with disabilities

Scott Morrison says his words have been twisted and that his remark was ‘in good faith’

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