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So, How Exactly Did Scott Morrison Swear Himself Into Several Portfolios on Top of Prime Minister?
It has been reported that, during the pandemic, the then prime minister, Scott Morrison, swore himself in as a minister to several portfolios, including health, finance and resources. Can this be done? Uncertainty about the facts First, there are inconsistent stories about what occurred. There has been reference to Morrison “swearing himself in” as a…
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Australia’s Just Effectively Banned Mass Gatherings — Here’s What That Means
Australia has just announced it plans to ban mass gatherings of 500 people or more from Monday 16 March in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country. It comes after the nation’s top health official advised the Prime Minister mass gatherings should be cancelled or postponed until the situation improves. It’s…
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Out Of Control, Contained, Safe? Here’s What Each Bushfire Status Actually Means
In this record-breaking bushfire season, notifications from emergency managers have become a familiar feature of Australian life. Terms like “out of control” and “contained” are regularly heard as descriptions of the status of fires, but what do they actually mean?