Scott Morrison

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

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China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

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China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses rumours he soiled himself at Engadine McDonald’s

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison finally shuts down rumours he soiled himself at Engadine McDonald’s after his beloved Cronulla Sharks lost the 1997 Grand Final By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:13 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 09:27 BST, 24 April 2020 Scott Morrison has again addressed rumours that he soiled himself at … Read more

When to book flights after lockdown is lifted: Flights will be cheap at first, then soar in price

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Australians keen to head on holiday as soon as lockdown is lifted must act quick to book cheap flights before fares skyrocket, experts say. With travel restrictions likely to last until early 2021, many families keen for a getaway when the coronavirus pandemic ends could find themselves forking out more than ever. The key to … Read more

Australia boots out backpackers after fury at hostels for not following coronavirus rules

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Australia’s Prime Minister has told all foreign visitors and students to leave the country now amid fury at backpackers for failing to follow social distancing rules. Scott Morrison said that while those with essential skills – such as visiting doctors and nurses – will be encouraged to stay, it was past time for everyone else … Read more

Australia boots out backpackers after fury at hostels for not following coronavirus rules

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Australia’s Prime Minister has told all foreign visitors and students to leave the country now amid fury at backpackers for failing to follow social distancing rules. Scott Morrison said that while those with essential skills – such as visiting doctors and nurses – will be encouraged to stay, it was past time for everyone else … Read more

‘Make your way home’: Australian Prime Minister tells tourists to leave Australia

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All tourists and foreign students who are unable to support themselves financially during the coronavirus pandemic have been told to go home by Scott Morrison.  The prime minister said that while ‘it is lovely to have visitors in good times’, now is the time for them to leave so officials can focus on supporting Australians in need. … Read more

Scott Morrison ‘cut short his COVID-19 press conference to watch MAFS’

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Did Scott Morrison cut his coronavirus press conference short to watch MAFS? Twitter erupts with hilarious memes about the ‘real reason’ the PM rushed off to a cabinet meeting at 7pm Fans have shared a wild conspiracy theory that ScoMo is a closet MAFS fan PM abruptly ended his COVID-19 press conference for a ‘cabinet … Read more

Jesinta Campbell can’t wait till social distancing due to coronavirus is over to get a manicure

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‘When the life resumes’: Jesinta Campbell says she can’t wait for social distancing to be over so she can get a manicure again amid the coronavirus pandemic By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:11 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 07:36 GMT, 27 March 2020 Beauty salons were ordered to close their doors … Read more

Queues of people line the stress outside of a Sydney Centrelink office amid coronavirus pandemic

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Tens of thousands of unemployed workers who’ve lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic shutting down businesses have joined long queues outside Centrelink offices across Australia. At least 300 people were waiting outside Darlinghurst’s Centrelink office in Sydney before doors opened at 8.30am on Monday to lodge claims for unemployment benefits and … Read more