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Scott Morrison said his actions were necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic (File image)

Australian PM accuses Morrison of 'trashing' democracy

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that his predecessor secretly seized control of five ministerial posts, labelling it an "unprecedented trashing of our democracy".

World • 16 Aug 22

More than central bankers need to fight inflation - IMF

The International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva said today it is not just central bankers who need to fight inflation.

Business • 21 Jan 22

Aerial view of a property damaged by the East Gippsland fires in Sarsfield, Victoria

Relief supplies reach thousands stranded by bushfires

Relief supplies began reaching thousands of people stranded in fire-ravaged Australian towns after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist spots and rural areas.

World • 01 Jan 20

Bill Shorten said he had called conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison to congratulate him on the election result

Australian opposition leader Shorten concedes election

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten has said late that the Labor Party would not be able to form government following elections.

News • 18 May 19

Fraser Anning was condemned for his remarks following the Christchurch attack

Australian senator denounced over attack remarks

An Australian senator has been condemned after he blamed the New Zealand terror attack on Muslim immigration.

World • 15 Mar 19

Australian PM Scott Morrison did not name any suspects for the attack

Australia accuses foreign government of cyber attack

Australia has said a "sophisticated state actor" has hacked the country's main political parties and parliament, just weeks before a closely-fought election.

World • 18 Feb 19

Scott Morrison said in October he was open to shifting Australia's embassy from Tel Aviv

Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Australia has formally recognised West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing decades of Middle East policy.

World • 15 Dec 18

Australia may follow the lead of the US and move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Australia mulling embassy move to Jerusalem - PM

Australia is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, following the lead of US President Donald Trump.

World • 16 Oct 18

Scott Morrison is Australia's seventh PM in 11 years

'Stop the boats' Morrison: Australia's latest PM

Evangelical Christian Scott Morrison, who emerged as prime minister after a ruling party bun fight, is a key architect of Australia's controversial "stop the boats" policy to halt the arrival of seaborne asylum-seekers.

Australia • 24 Aug 18

Scott Morrison takes the oath of office as he becomes Australia's 6th PM in less than 10 years

Scott Morrison wins battle to become Australian PM

New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised generational change in the warring Liberal party, seeking to end an internecine battle that has scarred the conservative government ahead of an election due by May 2019.