Politics is stuffed: Constance slams ‘white-anting’...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward May 6, 2020 Politics is stuffed: Constance slams 'white-anting' NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance has explained about his decision not to run for Eden-Monaro, saying he faced a "disgraceful" campaign of "white anting" from his colleagues. Taxpayer-funded pay rises 'don't pass the pub test' Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick says "it doesn't pass the pub test" that Naval Group Australia is handing out taxpayer-funded pay rises. United States 'dishing incendiary attacks' on 'defensive' China Melbourne University Professor Michael Wesley says the United States under President Trump "hasn't covered itself in any glory" and has been dishing out "incendiary language" and accusations towards China throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Premier's wife dragged into bitter Nats fued John Barilaro's short-lived tilt at Eden-Monaro has been mocked in a text exchange featuring key McCormack backers, including cabinet minister Darren Chester. Recovered COVID-19 patients asked to donate plasma for medical trial Recovered COVID-19 patients are being asked to donate plasma to scientists who believe they may have discovered a treatment for the most severe coronavirus cases. Taxpayer-funded pay rises 'don't pass the pub test' Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick says "it doesn't pass the pub test" that Naval Group Australia is handing out taxpayer-funded pay rises. Melbourne abattoir linked to 49 coronavirus cases A Melbourne abattoir remained open for nearly a month after the first worker tested positive to the coronavirus, health officials have revealed. WA premier will not 'compromise on hard borders' for AFL season Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan says he is not prepared to "compromise on our hard borders" for the sake of the AFL season. NT threatens petrol price cap Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has threatened new laws to cap petrol prices as prices in the Top End are averaging $1.16 despite a global drop in price. We'd 'love to have Barilaro in Canberra' Deputy Nationals leader David Littleproud said his partyroom would welcome John Barilaro to Canberra, less than a day after the Deputy NSW leader launched an extraordinary text message attack on Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack. Scott Morrison contacts G20 leaders pushing deadly COVID-19 investigation Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has written to all G20 leaders this week proposing a "proper assessment and review" of the origins of COVID-19 in China be investigated as the worldwide death toll from the disease passes 250,000. 'Unrealistic' to drop JobSeeker to pre-coronavirus levels Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it is "unrealistic" to return the JobSeeker payment to pre-COVID levels but refused to put a number on how high Labor would like the amount to be. United States 'dishing incendiary attacks' on 'defensive' China Melbourne University Professor Michael Wesley says the United States under President Trump "hasn't covered itself in any glory" and has been dishing out "incendiary language" and accusations towards China throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Trans-Tasman travel opens a window of opportunity for a 'Trans-Tasman aviation market' In light of the national cabinet meeting which included New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, economist Tim Harcourt says "it makes a lot of sense" for Australia to remain economically close yet politically independent from New Zealand. Hospitality services expected to reopen early COVID Commission Chair Nev Power has indicated hospitality services will be among the first to resume business as the government looks to ease lockdown measures. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe