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Still under the bed? Red-baiting's long history in Australian politics – and why it's unlikely to succeed now

The Reds are back. Scott Morrison’s Liberal-National government has recently launched an offensive of “red-baiting”, a practice long thought consigned to the history books, in preparation for an anticipated May 2022 election.

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Grattan on Friday: Faraway conflict feeds into Morrison's national security pitch

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine unfolds dramatically, Australia is in the choir stalls, not centre stage, when it comes to the West’s response. But Scott Morrison is determined its voice be loud.

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NSW parliament rejects flood plain harvesting laws for third time over sustainability concerns

Labor, the Greens and crossbenchers unite to disallow water capturing licences despite minister already moving to issue them

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SA govt in big health election promise

The SA govenment says it will spend an extra $500 million across the health sector if returned at the state election but Labor says the commitment is vague.

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Morrison condemns Moscow’s ‘brutal’ attack on neighbour – as it happened

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Minns pips Perrottet in latest NSW poll

NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns is ahead of Dominic Perrottet as preferred premier, about a year out from the next state election, a new poll shows.

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'National security' once meant more than just conjuring up threats beyond our borders

The Morrison government has clearly signalled its intention to make “national security” a key issue in this year’s federal election. It has repeatedly attacked the Labor opposition on issues including foreign interference, asylum seekers and defence spending. It places all of these issues under the “national security” umbrella.

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Labor MP Kaushaliya Vaghela alleges Victorian Premier's office turned a blind eye to systemic bullying

Labor MP Kaushaliya Vaghela says she has been the victim of bullying for her entire term in office, and claims her repeated complaints to the Premier's office were not taken seriously.

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Coalition awards $520k for NBN upgrade to single business in Barnaby Joyce’s electorate

Fruit and vegetable grower Costa Group’s tomato glasshouse facility in New England the sole beneficiary of planned upgrade

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Labor leader reveals his personal side

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has opened up about his personal life, including his childhood, new partner and effects of a life-threatening car accident.

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Campaign sign stoush: Liberal MP asks constituents to dob in people displaying Zoe Daniel material

Council said independent’s signs are allowed under planning provisions but Tim Wilson insists they can’t be erected until election called

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SA Labor MP Russell Wortley promises to donate money after being accused of running just to get redundancy pay

South Australian upper house Labor MP Russell Wortley fends off suggestions he is running in next month's state election just to get a redundancy payment, announcing he will donate any money to charity.

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Federal Labor MP Nick Champion resigns

Labor MP Nick Champion has resigned from federal parliament in order to contest the South Australian election next month.

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Who said it? Australia’s political war of words over China – quiz

Match each diplomatic, inflammatory or amusing quote to the politician from which it emerged

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Scott Morrison speaks to Ukraine PM; 60 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Monaro candidates divided over much-needed Bungendore project

The Bungendore high school site is an issue which has deeply divided the fast-growing country town just outside Canberra.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor defence spokesman Brendan O'Connor on China and Ukraine

Ahead of the election, Scott Morrison is trying to wedge Labor on national security generally and China in particular.

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Labor reveals text message saying NSW transport minister was ‘briefed’ on rail shutdown

David Elliott says he went to bed before a decision was made to cancel all Sydney train services, as government withdraws Fair Work case

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Morrison's ratings slump in Resolve and Essential polls; Liberals set to retain Willoughby

A Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted February 15-20 from a sample of 1,604, gave Labor 35% of the primary vote (steady since January), the Coalition 33% (down one), the Greens 10% (down one), One Nation 3% (steady), independents 10% (down one) and others 9% (up three).

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NSW Labor leader explains free China trip

The NSW opposition leader has been forced to explain a free trip to China seven years ago, saying much has changed on the political landscape since then.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s China gambit is a Hail Mary from a flailing leader trying to galvanise fear

The majority of Australians support a position which is the polar opposite to the government’s current tub-thumping on national security

AAP

SA Labor pledges 300 more nurses

Labor continues to focus on health promises in the South Australian election campaign with the Liberals looking to trade and tourism initiatives.

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'Lower temp' on security politics: Bishop

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for the temperature to be lowered in national security politics, saying it's not in Australia's interest.

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Union calls on PM to apologise for strike comments; 34 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

NSW government drops case against rail workers’ union; Australia closes embassy in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog is now closed

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Paul Bongiorno: Hardball politics exposes a defenceless scare campaign

Scott Morrison’s ramping up of a scare campaign has shone a laser-like focus on how defenceless Australia is against any military threat China might pose.

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