Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected the highly interventionist “Build Back Better” policies embraced by fellow developed countries in an election pitch to the business community. The prime minister also called for a reconfiguration of supply chains to “just in case” models while outlining seven critical areas, including semiconductors, needing attention. In a speech…
Australian Prime Minister Rejects ‘Build Back Better’ in Pitch to Business Community
Australian Floods a National Emergency
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will declare the flooding disaster in northern New South Wales (NSW) a national emergency. Morrison will make the announcement on Wednesday during a visit to Lismore, one of the most affected towns and currently undergoing clean up and recovery. This is the first time the national emergency powers, established after…
Aussie PM Calls Beijing and Moscow Partnership ‘Chilling’
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the partnership between Beijing and Moscow “chilling” and said it was critical European and Indo-Pacific nations remain clear-eyed on the current global security climate. Speaking at the Lowy Institute on March 7, Morrison said he was deeply concerned about the similarities he was seeing between autocratic regimes in…
New Australian Submarine Base ‘Significant’ for Indo-Pacific: Defence Expert
Australia’s earmarked $10 billion nuclear-powered submarine base will have ramifications across the Indo-Pacific region and demonstrates the “magnitude” of AUKUS in action, according to a defence expert. On March 7, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the government was investigating the development of a new east coast-based hub to house nuclear-powered submarines Australia is due to…
New Australian Nuclear Sub Base ‘Significant’ for Indo-Pacific: Defence Expert
Australia’s earmarked $10 billion nuclear-powered submarine base will have ramifications across the Indo-Pacific region and demonstrates the “magnitude” of AUKUS in action, according to a defence expert. On March 7, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the government was investigating the development of a new east coast-based hub to house nuclear-powered submarines Australia is due to…
The Management of COVID-19 as an Australian Election Issue
Commentary As Australia is now three months away from a federal election, the electorate will soon be inundated with information and commentary, some fatuous and some sensible, about the parties’ performance, policies, and candidates. Specifically, the government’s management of the toxic world of the COVID-19 pandemic will unquestionably be evaluated during the election campaign. At…
Australia PM Warns of ‘Arc of Autocracy’ as Government Pledges $10 Billion for New Submarine Base
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to splash AU$10 billion (US$7.3 billion) on a new nuclear submarine base on the east coast of Australia, as he warns the world to be ready for a “new arc of autocracy.” In a speech to the Lowy Institute on March 7, the prime minister said the invasion of…
Australian Prime Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Morrison said that he was experiencing mild symptoms and would be working from home as he isolates for the following week. “I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next…
Australian Defence Forces Mobilized to Help As Unprecedented Flooding Worsens
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the flood-hit areas in Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW) would receive further support from the defence force after flooding in the region continues to grow. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has 600 active personnel currently involved in rescue efforts, with people getting airlifted to safety from…
Australia Pledges $70 Million to NATO to Provide Weapons for Ukraine
The Australian government will provide AU$70 million (US$50 million) to purchase military equipment and weapons for Ukraine in its efforts to fend off an ongoing Russian invasion. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement following a meeting of the National Security Committee and will see the funds channelled to NATO where it will be decided…
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