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After one of the ugliest political weeks in recent memory, it’s still not clear what Scott Morrison’s agenda is

Voters really are entitled to know whether this government has a plan that extends beyond Scott Morrison’s inveterate brinkmanship

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison takes a major political risk. We’ll soon see if it pays off

Scott Morrison has aggressivly attempted to change the political debate to one of national interest. There's a big reward waiting if it pays off.

The New Daily

Senate inquiry calls for review of rule that excludes cancer patients from disability support pension

Labor-Greens dominated committee recommends review of eligibility requirement that conditions be ‘fully diagnosed, treated and stabilised’

The Guardian - AU

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What is 'a Manchurian candidate'? Five quick questions, answered

The Prime Minister labelled Labor's deputy leader "a Manchurian candidate" in his attempt to paint the opposition as being soft on China. But what does it mean, and why is it drawing such widespread criticism?

ABC News

AEC finds errors in donation records across the political spectrum

Reviews from 2018-19 find Liberal party misidentified multiple donors while Queensland Labor mislabelled $1m in donations as ‘other receipt’

The Guardian - AU

Ditch 'reds under the bed' scare: Forrest

Billionaire businessman Andrew Forrest says strong rhetoric over conflict with China was a "reds under the bed" scare and urged politicians to calm down.

AAP

Qld premier defends donor leading probe

Queensland's premier has defended appointing a one-time Labor party donor to probe her government's accountability and workplace culture.

AAP

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ACT to ease Covid restrictions; Bob Katter decries ‘super sneaky’ passing of firearms bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Prime Minister Scott Morrison pilloried over 'grubby' rhetoric on Q+A , Russia's Ukraine moves loom as potential domino for China

As the Prime Minister continues to be attacked over "inaccurate" comments he made under parliamentary privilege, the Q+A panel discusses why a Russian invasion of Ukraine may embolden China in Taiwan.

ABC News

Grattan on Friday: Morrison has sown the seeds for a scare campaign, and Albanese doesn’t know whether they'll grow

If you were to believe the Morrison government, you’d think Anthony Albanese as prime minister would sell out Australia’s interests to China, give criminals a break, and perhaps sneak in a death tax.

The Conversation

The worst since Bronwyn Bishop? Speaker’s performance under scrutiny

His critics in Parliament variously label Andrew Wallace as the most biassed MP to occupy the Speaker’s office since Bronwyn Bishop.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese tells PM he’s the real ‘Manchurian candidate’ for weaponising national security

Labor leader seizes on former spy boss’s claim that Scott Morrison is serving China’s interests by politicising critical issue

The Guardian - AU

Labor helps pass Coalition firearms bill after lower house ambush

Labor uses surprise tactic to sidestep Coalition national security ‘test’ for second time in two days

The Guardian - AU

A bad Newspoll for the Greens; Willoughby NSW byelection could be close

This week’s Newspoll, conducted February 9-12 from a sample of 1,526, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the late January Newspoll. Primary votes were 41% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (steady), 8% Greens (down three), 3% One Nation (steady) and 14% for all Others (up…

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Labor's Joel Fitzgibbon 'well respected'

Long standing Labor MP and former minister Joel Fitzgibbon has given his valedictory speech after 26 years in parliament.

AAP

Labor MP farewells multicultural seat

Labor MP Julie Owens has farewelled federal parliament after 18 years representing western Sydney.

Reuters

Australia's spy boss says politicising national security 'not helpful'

Australia's spy chief has warned in a rare TV interview against politicising intelligence advice as an election looms, saying unsuccessful attempts by foreign governments at interference had targeted both sides of politics.

AAP

Morrison doubles down on China attacks

Despite calls from the head of ASIO politicising national security was 'unhelpful', Scott Morrison has continued attacks on Labor about China.

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Northern Territory MP Warren Snowdon retires after 35 years in parliament

Stalwart Northern Territory MP Warren Snowdon looks back on a "wonderful journey" with some regrets — just don't mention the Tennant Creek dog show.

The Guardian - AU

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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Elections are rarely decided by security and defence issues, but China could make 2022 different

As the major parties shift into election mode, the Morrison government is clearly placing defence and security issues at the centre of its campaign.

ABC News

Government data reveals being born overseas increases your risk of dying from COVID-19 in Australia

There have been almost three times as many COVID-19 deaths in Australia among people born overseas, according to new official figures, in what federal Labor describes as "disturbing and disproportionate".

The Guardian - AU

‘We just can’t let go’: sadness as Bob Hawke’s watering hole, the Curtin hotel, set to close

Time called for Melbourne pub named after another Labor PM and favourite of unionists, students, journos and more recently live music fans

The New Daily

Coalition fails to justify deportation ‘test’ as Labor folds

The government is struggling to justify legislation empowering the Immigration Minister to deport people guilty of the most minor criminal offences.

Reuters

Australian leader makes China focus of upcoming election, but risks backlash

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put his government's tough stance on China at the forefront as he heads toward an election campaign, a strategy that security analysts warned could backfire on the national interest.

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