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Sunday 20 September 2020
Scott Morrison made the comments after Australia reached a deal to manufacture a “promising” vaccine in development.
At least 27 people have now been killed in the months-long crisis.
Hot and dangerous conditions could return late this week.
At least 25 people have been killed and 2,000 homes destroyed by the blazes.
Shadow minister for international development Pat Conroy accused Morrison of trying to “exploit a national tragedy”.
Since the fires began burning 18 people have died.
Firefighting authorities have refused to rule out the chance of cancelling the display.
Scott Morrison’s says his country’s response to climate change must be ‘responsible’.
Drought, unseasonably hot, dry and windy conditions have fuelled the unprecedented blazes.
The probe had overshadowed Trump’s administration for more than two years.
The annual Pacific Island Forum ended last night with the group’s members at odds over climate change.
Scott Morrison warned he would consider “all options” in reviewing ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week ruled out calling a snap election if his government was defeated over the “stupid” bill.
A contentious embassy shift from Tel Aviv will not occur until a peace settlement is achieved.
Julie Bishop is a rare female voice in the Australian government.
A Liberal Party revolt instigated by hardline conservatives unseated moderate Malcolm Turnbull.
It’s not exactly the traditional use…
The Glasgow side gained a narrow 1-0 victory over their opponents in the Scottish Cup.
MORE THAN THREE-quarters of people would support the government looking into the prospect of a four-day work week, according to a new survey.
This means doing the same job for the same salary, but over four days rather than five.
There have been calls for this idea to be explored already and the Four Day Week Ireland campaign today released details on its public attitude survey conducted last month.
Two out of three respondents said a four-day work week is “realistic and achievable” in the medium term.
67% of employers said they support the idea and 46% said it would be “feasible” to trial in their workplace.
“The four-day week, with no loss of pay, offers the potential of a genuinely better future for workers and employers alike,” said Joe O’Connor, director of campaigning with Fórsa trade union.
What may once have seemed like a radical concept is now, for many, a reasonable and rational ambition. The Covid-19 pandemic has further disrupted societal and workplace norms, while illustrating the potential for very different models of work.
So today we’re asking: Would you support a four-day work week?
Poll Results:
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Australian PM says senator who punched teen after blaming terror attack on immigration should face 'full force of law'
Scott Morrison said Fraser Anning’s comments were “appalling”.
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