Frydenberg is being tested for COVID-19 and staying in isolation after having a major coughing fit in the House of Representatives while delivering his statement on the impact of the coronavirus on the economy, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Easing of first stage restrictions is also set to see jobs increase by 252,500, with the second and third stage easing boosting employment by 275,100 and 323,200 respectively writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
While there’ll be more House members in Canberra, a system of revolving “pairs” will see some members in the chamber while others are not. The Senate will be slimmed down as well, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison turns his focus to a new curve, one focused on getting a million Australians back to work. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN has the story.
In a text message to McCormack, a furious Barilaro said: “You will never be acknowledged by me as our leader. You aren’t. You never will be.” Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN reports.
Morrison might have wanted Tehan to deliver Andrews a touch-up, but not to go at him with a sledge hammer, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.