The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison has made a seemingly bold pledge to create 1.3 million jobs over five years. Here's why it's got a lot to do with international borders, and why it might sound so familiar.

Before calling the election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed in a promotional video his government had done a good job of handling the COVID crisis over the past two years.

As China talks to the Solomon Islands about access for navy ships, a debate has erupted over whether Australia has put enough focus on the Pacific.

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 6-9 from a sample of 1,506, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (down one), 36% Coalition (steady), 10% Greens (steady), 4% UAP (up one), 3% One Nation (steady) and 10% for all…

Scott Morrison has again been questioned about a taxpayer-funded payment of more than $500,000 to a former Liberal staffer who accused her boss Alan Tudge of bullying — a claim he strenuously denies.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of his election campaign, promising to create 1.3 million more over the next five years after his main rival fumbled questions about the unemployment rate.

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Scott Morrison puts jobs and unemployment in focus as Anthony Albanese tries to reset after yesterday stumbling over interest rates and jobless figures.

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