Former Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has said that Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s message about social media being used by the “evil one” should be directed to address the insidious issue of child-accessible pornography. In a Christian conference, Morrison warned that social media is facilitating the spread of identity politics, saying it is being used by…
Shorten Calls on PM to Address Child Accessible Pornography, Following ‘Evil’ Social Media Statement
Australia Announces $100 Million Towards ‘Blue Carbon’ Ocean Ecosystems
April 26, 2021
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The Federal Government has announced a $100 million (US$78 million) investment package for the improvement of Australia’s ocean habitats and coastal environments. The investment will target ecosystems containing seagrass and mangroves, which absorb and store carbon dioxide, also known as “blue carbon.” The push to alleviate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels comes as part of Australia’s…
Brisbane Olympics Decision Could Come in July
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palasczcuk has said that Brisbane could find out as early as July whether it has been chosen to host the 2032 Olympic Games. This comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison agreed to fund half of the costs for infrastructure development provided that a jointly owned, funded, and run Olympic infrastructure agency was…
Australia’s Termination of State’s Belt and Road Deal Explained
News Analysis On April 21, the Australian government intervened to cancel the state of Victoria’s controversial Belt and Road deal with Beijing stating that the arrangement was inconsistent with Australia’s foreign policy and national interests. The move was criticised by a Chinese diplomat who noted it would not help improve bilateral relations which became tense…
Australia’s Termination of Belt and Road Deal Explained
Analysis On April 21, the Australian government intervened to cancel the state of Victoria’s controversial Belt and Road deal with Beijing stating that the arrangement was inconsistent with Australia’s foreign policy and national interests. The move was criticised by a Chinese diplomat who noted it would not help improve bilateral relations which became tense over…
Aussie MP Won’t Run for Reelection, Cites Media’s ‘Dominant Influence’ on Politics
Queensland MP George Christensen has said that mainstream media and cultural institutions have a dominant influence on Australian politics, which adversely affect “key conservative issues.” This was one of the reasons Christensen outlined when announcing on Thursday night that he will not be renominating as the Liberal National Party (LNP) candidate for the federal seat…
Australia Expands Vaccine Rollout, With Pfizer Vaccine Reserved for Under 50s
The Federal Government has limited the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to Australians under 50 while preparing to expand the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine rollout to those over 50 from May. “With a few exceptions, Pfizer is now restricted to those under 50,” Dr. Brendan Murphy, the Secretary of the Department of Health, told a press conference after…
$540 Million Towards Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Is ‘Essential for Australia’s Future’: Australian PM
April 22, 2021
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The Australian government has announced it will allocate around $540 million (US$420 million) towards hydrogen and carbon capture projects. As part of the budget for the next fiscal year, the investment will see the development of clean energy technologies that reduce carbon emissions. It is estimated to create around 2,500 jobs for Australia. “It is…
Australians Over 50 Given Increased Supplies of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and state and territory leaders have agreed on Monday to bring forward the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout for Australians over 50 and use mass vaccination centres for the rest of the population before Christmas. Due to the AstraZeneca vaccine’s rare but serious link to blood clots, Pfizer is now the recommended coronavirus…
Australian PM to Meet With Liberal Staffer Brittany Higgins
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet with former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who alleged that she was raped in Parliament House in 2019. Higgins says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow ministerial adviser in Parliament House while she was working for the coalition government in 2019. The prime minister said a location for the…
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