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Australia PM trails in poll amid criticism over handling of China-Solomons deal

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is struggling to close the gap with the main opposition ahead of an upcoming general election, a poll showed on Tuesday, amid criticism over his handling of a security pact between China and Solomon Islands.

Reuters

Australian opposition party vows to train Pacific armies

Australia’s opposition party has promised to establish a Pacific defense school to train neighboring armies in response to China’s potential military presence on the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK

Labor promises to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific with $525 million step up in foreign aid

Labor will boost foreign aid to the Pacific by more than half a billion dollars, establishing climate and defence training programs and overhauling visa programs, as part of an effort to counter China's influence in the region.

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US won’t rule out military action if China establishes base in Solomon Islands

Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink warns security pact presents ‘potential regional security implications’

The Guardian - AU

Matt Canavan declares net zero by 2050 is ‘all over bar the shouting’ after PM tries to quell divisions

Labor earlier jumped on climate crisis split between Liberals and Nationals after Colin Boyce said emissions target had ‘wiggle room’

The Guardian - AU

China dismisses speculation about plans for Solomon Islands military base

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says claims that Beijing intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with the Pacific nation are "completely fabricated".

ABC News

Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 20-23 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged from last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (up one), 11% Greens (down one), 4% UAP (steady), 3% One Nation (down one) and 9% for all Others (steady).

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Scott Morrison Was Filmed Texting In The Middle Of An Anzac Day Service And Now *That’s* Respect

What was he doing? Leaking his own texts?

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Payne says China military base in Solomons would be a ‘red line’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

In election 2022 battleground seats, voters are switching off politics but economic issues loom

From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change.

ABC News

Morning mail: lobby group under fire for trans billboard, old China trip sparks new dispute, Elon Musk buys Twitter

Tuesday: AOC and Swimming Australia threaten legal action over billboards claiming ‘women’s sport is not for men’. Plus: the world’s richest man now owns Twitter

The Guardian - UK

Knights members deserve more than they got in loss to Parramatta

"I am embarrassed to say that I am a supporter."

Newcastle Herald

Labor pledges to restore Pacific relations

Labor has unveiled a plan to restore Australia's standing in the Pacific, but the prime minister claims it is a copy of what his government is already doing.

AAP

Richard Marles’ contentious China trip was praised by Coalition MP

Deputy Labor leader was joined in Beijing in 2019 by Ted O’Brien who wrote a positive testimonial of the study tour

The Guardian - AU

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Labor pledges more foreign aid to Pacific with plan ‘to restore Australia’s place as first partner of choice’

Seven-point plan also includes funding boosts for regional broadcasting and fight against illegal fishing

The Guardian - AU

Why not both? Voters in two key WA seats doubtful about ‘Morrison plus McGowan’ deal

Swan and Hasluck could be among the seats to fall if Labor gets a swing just one-third as big as Mark McGowan’s at state level

The Conversation

Labor maintains election-winning leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as opposition to unveil Pacific initiatives

Labor has maintained unchanged its solid two-party leads in both Newspoll and the Australian Financial Review’s Ipsos poll.

ABC News

Labor to announce Pacific plan to boost diplomatic relations in region

Following the controversy surrounding the signing of a security pact between Solomon Islands and China, Labor is set to announce a package of reforms to boost Australia's relationship with the Pacific.

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‘Coal Makes Me Cum’: The Chaser Turned An Audio Deep-Fake Of Scott Morrison Into A EDM Banger

No, you didn't misread that. That's legit the title of the song.

The Canberra Times

Dutton warns of war as thousands gather for post-restriction Anzac Day

Peter Dutton declared, "the only way you can preserve peace is to prepare for war".

ABC News

Anzac Day 2022 in Darwin sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison, deputy Labor leader Richard Marles, attend commemorations

The sound of a didgeridoo marked the start of Darwin's Anzac dawn service, attended by a large crowd including Prime Minister Scott Morrison and deputy Labor leader Richard Marles.

The Guardian - AU

‘We have not seen the preparation’: Labor attacks Coalition after Dutton’s declaration on war

Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles says Coalition ‘is a government which beats its chest’ but does not deliver

The Guardian - AU

Coalition candidate says net zero by 2050 is a ‘flexible plan that leaves us wiggle room’

Standing in Queensland electorate of Flynn, Colin Boyce says Scott Morrison’s commitment to UN is ‘not binding’

Tribune News Service

Chinese naval base in Solomons a ‘red line,’ Australian PM says

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands would be a “red line” for his government, as he attempts to deflect criticism he did not move quickly enough to avoid a security agreement between Honiara and Beijing.

ABC News

Peter Dutton marks Anzac Day by again comparing China and Russia to Nazi Germany before World War II

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia can only preserve peace by preparing for war, while Labor's deputy leader criticises the government for failing to prepare Australia for any future conflict.

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