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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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UK pledges $34 million to enhance security in Indo-Pacific

Britain committed 25 million pounds ($34 million) to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific as part of a pact with Australia, and leaders of both countries expressed "grave concerns" about China's policies in its far western region of Xinjiang.

Reuters

Morrison and Dutton are puffing themselves up like mini-me McCarthyists – and it’s beyond reckless

The prime minister and the defence minister are imperilling Australia’s national security as they try to hang on to power

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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.

AAP

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

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The Guardian - AU

Michael Pascoe: Warning! Warning, Scott Morrison! Voters are paying attention!

It would take an extraordinary mixture of hubris, tin ear and stupidity to lose Gladys Berejiklian’s blue-ribbon seat and ignite panic in the Liberal Party.

The New Daily

NSW Liberals told federal intervention is required to prevent constitution breach

Members of the state executive are concerned the move will allow Scott Morrison’s centre right faction to install preferred candidates

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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.

Reuters

Government's bid for an enhanced 'character test' is unnecessary - and unlikely to pass before the election anyway

The Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test) Bill will pass the House of Representatives by the end of this week. The bill would enhance the immigration minister’s powers to cancel the visas of people convicted of certain crimes.

The Conversation

Politicising national security ‘not helpful’, Asio spy chief says as Scott Morrison ramps up attack

Prime minister labels Labor frontbencher a ‘Manchurian candidate’ as he continues partisan rhetoric on China

The Guardian - AU

ASIO boss says politicising national security 'not helpful' after PM accuses Labor MP of being 'Manchurian candidate'

The Prime Minister hurls an insult across the aisle, implying a Labor politician was the puppet of an enemy power — only to take it back moments later, as the opposition accuses Scott Morrison of playing desperate politics.

ABC News

Labor helps Coalition pass its visa cancellation character test bill in the lower house

Immigration minister Alex Hawke admits government is using bill as a ‘test for Labor’ as national security emerges as federal election issue

The Guardian - AU

PM says Tudge matter being taken seriously

Scott Morrison says a report into stood-aside education minister Alan Tudge is still being considered, as media reports suggest the minister will be sacked.

AAP

Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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Criminal deportation bill could have ‘chilling’ effect: Lawyers

Legal experts argue the criminal deportation bill is unnecessary and could result in vulnerable people being deported from Australia.

The New Daily

Government backs down on corruption commission

The Morrison government will shelve plans to establish a national anti-corruption commission, its second failure over an election promise in as many weeks.

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The future of Alan Tudge 'still in process', according to Prime Minister's Office

Alan Tudge faces the sack from the frontbench over seeking to promote his lover while they were in an undisclosed relationship, according to a Channel 10 report on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

‘Do your job’: Morrison urges MPs to point out stark difference between Coalition and Labor

Under-pressure prime minister tells party room ‘you haven’t seen me as focused as I can be yet … I know what the path is’

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The Guardian - AU

Michaelia Cash confirms no action on national integrity commission before election

Attorney general also tells hearing no changes have been made to the Coalition’s proposed model, despite two years of consultation

Reuters

Australian PM Morrison's ukulele jam draws band's ire

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have thought strumming a ukulele version of a 1970s pop hit would be a light moment during a TV interview aired on Sunday as he prepares for national elections set to happen before May.

The Independent UK

Australia urges China to denounce Russia over Ukraine

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged China to denounce Russian threats against Ukraine

AAP

Minister Tudge set to be sacked: report

An investigation into minister Alan Tudge has reportedly cleared him of an abuse allegation, but found a code of conduct breach which will lead to his sacking.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition tries to set up showdown with Labor on deporting criminals

Morrison government ramps up pre-election bid to wedge Labor on national security issues as Kevin Rudd condemns ‘rancid lies’ on China

AAP

PM calls for discipline from coalition MPs

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for party unity ahead of the federal election, urging discipline from coalition MPs.

ABC News

Scott Morrison's remarks about China being 'chillingly silent' over Ukraine labelled 'belligerent rhetoric' by Chinese foreign ministry

The Prime Minister says China's suggestion that it wants peace and harmony are at odds with its silence over Russian troop movements near the Ukrainian border, prompting a strong response from the Chinese Foreign Ministry that his "belligerent rhetoric" will "escalate the tensions".

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