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News in five.
1. Joyce spruiks unfunded NT gas port
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has misled voters on a $1.5bn gas and hydrogen export terminal for Darwin, as a new economic study questions the viability of new gas projects.
2. Christensen defects to One Nation
Queensland MP George Christensen has backflipped on his promise to quit politics, and instead will abandon the LNP to run as a One Nation candidate.
3. Airline troubles take off
Airlines are battling crises on multiple fronts, as they face huge queues at airports linked to understaffing at the same time as a flight credit scandal and bullying allegations.
4. Pacific Highway a giant dam
Flood-affected residents on the NSW North Coast are threatening to sue over concerns the new Pacific Highway exacerbated the crisis by acting as a “dam wall”.
5. Treasury halts economy adverts
Treasury has suspended a $10m government-funded advertising blitz to promote the Coalition’s record on job creation over concerns it would break caretaker conventions.
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Offices
“If any staff member felt they had a poor experience in my office, then I apologise.”
The Liberal MP apologises after it was revealed 15 staff had quit her office. Complaints included that she had hired a former babysitter with no experience, which is essentially the definition of a political staffer.
Welfare
“You better fucking do something.”
A pensioner confronts Scott Morrison in a pub outside Newcastle. The prime minister offered to take his details and sort it out.
Politics
“I didn’t win the election.”
The former United States president admits that Joe Biden won the last election. He is only 18 months and one Capitol storming late.
Climate
“We’ve passed the laws. We’ll throw the book at these people, because their behaviour is completely unacceptable.”
The New South Wales premier promises to crack down on climate activists who block roads during protests. It might sound dramatic, but he will do anything not to read.
Floods
“I don’t want to play politics with this, I just want to make sure people are getting the support that they need.”
The prime minister agrees to partly fund a flood-relief package in Queensland, a day after refusing to contribute. Unfortunately, this is textbook “playing politics with it”.
Power
“The Morrison government is taking action to safeguard the delivery of affordable, reliable power for consumers.”
The Energy minister announces a plan to force coal-fired power stations to give five years’ notice before shutting down. Mercifully, his government will only be given about six weeks.