Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget deficit in excess of $100 billion to the House on May 12, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says.
Liberal Senator James Paterson says China's threat to impose "economic sanctions" on Australia if it conducts an independent inquiry into the source of the coronavirus shows the Chinese communist party is "extremely anxious" to prevent it.
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says the government has made its "displeasure known" to China after its ambassador warned Australia could face an economic hit if it does not back down from calling for an investigation into the nation's handling of the coronavirus.
Senior NSW Liberals say John Barilaro is the party's best chance at capturing Eden-Monaro from Labor if Mike Kelly does resign as expected later this week.
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the nation has a firm handle on the coronavirus pandemic as the government's rigorous testing program has resulted in almost 530,000 tests conducted in total.
Surveys sent to families of children attending public schools in Western Australia found 75 to 80 per cent of some student cohorts are expected to return for week one on Wednesday.
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr, Nathan Cleary and Tyronne Roberts-Davis have been hit with fines ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 for breaking COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget deficit in excess of $100 billion to the House on May 12, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says.
Senator Kimberley Kitching says China's economic threat should not be taken lightly as Australia continues its bipartisan push for an inquiry into the handling of COVID-19.
The 250 year anniversary of Lieutenant James Cook's voyage on the Endeavour is being celebrated, as people remember the Pacific voyage where Tahiti was first sighted.
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