The National Cabinet met today via videolink.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison released this statement on National Cabinet discussions and decisions.
Later, Morrison held a press conference to outline the National Cabinet discussions.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a press conference in Canberra today, following a video meeting of the National Cabinet.
WhitlamDismissal.com, the companion site to AustralianPolitics, has just published another of the Palace Letters from the Whitlam government’s time in office.
A developing series, each letter will be progressively published with annotations and explanations.
These documents from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Reserve Bank of Australia clearly show the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian economy in a range of areas.
The document was issued with the publication of economic data showing that Australia’s economic growth declined by 7% in the last quarter, officially putting Australia in recession.
Both documents can be enlarged to full screen and may also be downloaded.
The recession Australia knew it was in was finally confirmed today, with the release of economic growth figures showing a 7% decline in growth over the past quarter, the largest single quarter decline since The Great Depression of the 1930s.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg held a press conference at 1pm today to lay out the economic data and the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian economy.
Watch Frydenberg’s press conference (46m):
Kristy McBain has delivered her first speech to the House of Representatives, following her election as the ALP member for Eden-Monaro at a by-election on July 4, 2020.
The Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, spoke at the National Press Club in Canberra today, attacking the Morrison government over its handling of aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Albanese criticised the government over its handling of aged care deaths in Victoria during the coronavirus crisis. He deplored the government’s hostile attitude to superannuation, especially for young people.
A historic meeting of the Australian Parliament began today, with members of both houses now able to participate remotely in proceedings, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The House of Representatives met at 10.00am and formalised the arrangements.
Members are able to participate from their electorate offices via the parliament’s video system. They cannot vote remotely.
I’ve just posted a new video of interviews with the political leaders during the 1990 federal election.
Six days before the election, Richard Carleton interviewed Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Treasurer Paul Keating, followed by Opposition Leader Andrew Peacock and Shadow Treasurer John Hewson.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has held a press conference, following the latest meeting of the National Cabinet.
Watch Scott Morrison’s press conference (48m):
Listen to Morrison’s press conference (48m):