Tag: Scott Morrison
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Aus PM rules out funding free rapid Covid tests
Australia's caseload and death toll currently stood at 499,987 and 2,266, respectively.
January 3, 2022 -
Australian PM praises Boland for victory over England in Boxing Day Test
At the MCG on Tuesday, Boland's efforts on his Test debut helped Australia beat England by an innings and 14 runs to grab an unassailable 3-0 lead and retain the Ashes.
December 28, 2021 -
Australian PM rules out lockdowns
Leaders will also on Wednesday discuss whether Australians will require a third booster shot to be considered fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
December 21, 2021 -
Australian PM loses popular support: Poll
It was found that 46 per cent of respondents identified Morrison as their preferred Prime Minister compared to 38 per cent for Albanese.
November 15, 2021 -
UK PM wants lifting of ban on families’ travel for Ashes
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped in on behalf of his country's cricketers and has pleaded for the families to be allowed to travel to Australia
September 23, 2021 -
Australian PM slammed over interstate travel amid lockdowns
It was revealed on Tuesday that Morrison flew from Canberra to Sydney on September 3 on a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) jet to spend time with his family in his home city before returning to the capital, reports Xinhua news agency.
September 7, 2021 -
‘Appalling and unacceptable’: Australian PM on female passengers’ physical examinations on 10 planes flying out of Doha
Australia revealed Wednesday that female passengers on 10 planes flying out of Doha were forced to endure “appalling” physical examinations, as Qatar expressed regret for the distress caused to the women. The Gulf emirate had already been facing a huge hit to its reputation after reports emerged that women were removed from a Sydney-bound Qatar...
October 28, 2020 -
Australian govt to support citizens stranded overseas: PM Scott Morrison
Morrison's comments came after he ruled out lifting Australia's cap on international arrivals, which is currently set at 4,000 per week.
August 23, 2020 -
Australia reports 2nd largest daily number of new COVID-19 cases
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday said he supported the Victoria government's decision to make face masks mandatory statewide from Sunday.
July 31, 2020 -
‘Can confidently respond to new COVID-19 outbreaks’: Australian PM Morrison
The reopening of Australia's states and territories has stirred hopes its economy can avoid a prolonged trough, though it is on course for its first recession in nearly 30 years.
June 25, 2020 -
Australia hit by massive cyber attack, Chinese hackers suspected
If this stands true, the hacking would further worsen the relations between the two countries which are already strained around the origin of Covid-19 and sentencing to death of an Australian drug smuggler.
June 19, 2020 -
ICC T20 World Cup this year is ‘unrealistic’, says Cricket Australia chairman
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is still in the ‘wait and watch' mode as it says contingency planning is on to hold the T20 World Cup as scheduled.
June 16, 2020 -
ICC official believes Australia’s latest decision to play big role in deciding fate of T20 World Cup
The PM of Australia on Friday announced that stadiums with a seating capacity of up to 40,000 would be allowed to fill 25% of seats with spectators.
June 13, 2020 -
India’s participation in T20 World Cup at risk after Australia PM announced to allow spectators
A senior BCCI official expressed dejection and said that it might put India's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup - if it happens - at risk.
June 13, 2020 -
Anti-racism protesters in Sydney defy COVID-19 restrictions
Australia's indigenous people represent a disproportionate 28 percent of the prison inmates despite forming less than 3 per cent of the country's 25 million inhabitants.
June 13, 2020 -
Test series between India, Australia later this year may see fans at stadiums
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday said that outdoor sports venues with 40,000 seating capacity would be allowed to fill 25% of their stands.
June 12, 2020 -
India, Australia elevate ties; ink logistics support agreement to bolster defence cooperation
Morrison was scheduled to visit India early this year but had to postpone the trip following bushfires in his country. The visit could not take place in May too in view the pandemic, forcing the two sides to hold a virtual summit.
June 4, 2020