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‘No alternative’CommentsPremiumFrydenberg concedes short, sharp lockdowns the answer

Josh Frydenberg has conceded “shorter, sharper lockdowns” should be the default position for State Governments, after NSW was forced to extend its lockdown after an initially slow outbreak response.

Sarah Ison

Vaccine pushCommentsPremiumPM reveals how Aussies can have ‘more normal’ Christmas

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says life at Christmas will be more normal for the nation than it is now, despite Sydney staring at another four weeks of lockdown.

Lanai Scarr

Parliament culturePremiumReynolds to undergo ‘respectful workplace training’

The WA senator has confirmed she will undergo the training being offered to politicians following allegations of rape made by former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Sarah Ison

Future is nearHume: We want Australia to ‘lead the way’ on AI

The Morrison Government is pouring billions into artificial intelligence as digital uptake in Australia skyrockets off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. A minister has revealed why it’s worth it.

Sarah Ison

‘News to us’CommentsPremiumNational Pfizer ‘stockpile’ surprise to McGowan

Mark McGowan says State and Territory leaders had no knowledge of a ‘national stockpile’ of Pfizer vaccines until the weekend’s announcement an additional 50,000 jabs would be sent to NSW.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Essential work’VideoCommentsPremiumPhoning it in: Parliament to sit amid state lockdowns

Federal Parliament will return next week despite three States being in lockdown, with many politicians due to dial in rather than physically attend.

Sarah Ison

The Humphrey problemPremiumWhy Govt doesn’t want super stash going to your kids

It’s estimated that by 2060, one in every three dollars paid out from superannuation will be part of a death benefit or inheritance. So, what’s the problem with that?

Bruce Brammall

‘Kick in the guts’Newman's LNP resignation not brave: Joyce

Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has decided to ‘kick’ the people who supported him by resigning from the Liberal National Party, Barnaby Joyce says.

Marty Silk

‘False dawn’CommentsPremiumShorten warns against ditching lockdowns too early

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten says a huge amount of the country needs to be vaccinated before lockdowns are no longer necessary, warning against a UK-style ‘Freedom Day’.

Sarah Ison

Coronavirus emergencyVideoCommentsPremiumNSW slams other states for ‘hoarding’ vax supplies

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has accused other states of abandoning Sydney to a ‘growing’ virus disaster — comparing hoarding Pfizer supplies to withholding firefighters from a bushfire.

Charlotte Elton

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‘Breathtaking’CommentsPremium
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ScoMo’s shameless pork barrelling trashes voter trust

The ‘carpark’ scheme saw the rorting of $660 million of taxpayer money for the political advantage of those in power - and it has the Prime Minister’s fingerprints all over it, writes Paul Murray.

Paul Murray

‘National emergency’VideoMcGowan’s ‘how to crush and kill COVID’ guide for NSW

The WA Government is not prepared to hand over its share of jabs to virus-hit NSW, with Mark McGowan adding that Sydney’s outbreak could be controlled if the city was locked down properly.

Peter Law

Time barrierCommentsPremium‘Kids won’t get COVID jab until December at earliest’

Health experts do not expect to see kids aged under 16 being given COVID jabs until December at the earliest — and warn of needing more data on side effects before rolling it out to the age bracket.

Sarah Ison

Delta debateCommentsPremiumMore COVID jabs ‘wouldn’t have stopped lockdowns’

Health Department Secretary Brendan Murphy says the lockdown of more than 13 million Australians would not have been prevented by a higher COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Sarah Ison

Trade tensionPremiumAustralia prepared to pay price of China fight: Tehan

Australia is prepared to take the economic hit from China’s trade measures in order to defend its sovereignty, Trade Minister Dan Tehan has said on a trip to the US.

Eric Martin and Michael Heath

Jab rolloutCommentsPremiumPM wants McGowan to embrace AstraZeneca boost for WA

Scott Morrison’s plea to the Premiers comes as new figures show WA is at the back of the pack when it comes to vaccinations.

Peter Law and Sarah Ison

Taking responsibilityCommentsPremiumPM finally says ‘sorry’ for bungled vaccine rollout

Scott Morrison has bowed to significant pressure to take responsibility for Australia’s sluggish vaccination progress.

Sarah Ison

Labour crisisPremiumMacTiernan to lobby Feds for farm worker quarantine fix

Making Christmas Island detention centre available for skilled grain harvest workers to quarantine is one proposal WA Agriculture Alannah MacTiernan wants the Federal Government to consider.

Jenne Brammer

Huge sumPremiumChristian Porter facing ‘$500k court cost’ bill

The dispute about Christian Porter’s barrister has continued, with a fight over how a ‘substantial sum’ in court costs should be worked out.

Lane Sainty

‘Serious implications’CommentsPremiumStark warning for Aussie businesses on cybercrime

The Home Affairs Minister says cybersecurity is her number one concern, doubling down on singling out China for sweeping cyber attacks that impacted tens of thousands of networks earlier this year.

Sarah Ison

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Vaccine strolloutCommentsPremium
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Battle to control COVID a race the Coalition is losing

Inside the Federal Government, senior MPs and staff are beginning to worry about their future.

Lanai Scarr

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

‘Serious concerns’CommentsPremiumAustralia officially blames China for cyber attacks

The Federal Government has made the rare move of officially singling out Beijing for recent hacks that have affected tens of thousands of people around the world.

Sarah Ison

Important discussionCommentsPremiumNDIS minister backs funding for WA sex offenders

The Federal minister in charge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme believes all Australians have a right to public funds and services — even if they have been convicted of heinous crimes.

Briana Fiore

Lockdown paymentsCommentsPremiumWA senator rejects McGowan’s criticism of COVID support

Linda Reynolds has hit back at accusations from WA that the Federal Government was rewarding States who failed to lockdown early.

Sarah Ison