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• Doctor who gave incorrect dose of Pfizer vaccine to elderly patients did not complete training

  23-02-2021 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  A doctor who incorrectly gave two elderly people in a Queensland aged care home a "higher than the recommended dose" of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine, did not complete the required vaccination training, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says.
  
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• As it happened: Attorney-General Christian Porter denies historical rape allegation, to take leave; Michaelia Cash to be acting AG, industrial relations minister

  03-03-2021 10:12 via smh.com.au
  
  NSW police closed its investigation into the case on Tuesday after the alleged victim, described by friends as “fiercely intelligent” and “wonderful”, died last year.
  
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• Minister’s denial of assault doesn’t stop calls for investigation

  03-03-2021 09:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Women’s legal organisations and crossbench MPs say there still needs to be an investigation of the allegations levelled against Christian Porter, which he denies.
  
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• ‘No rule of law left’: Christian Porter won’t stand down after rape claim

  03-03-2021 09:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Attorney-General Christian Porter has denied allegations of rape and declared the rule of law would be worthless if people lost their jobs on the basis of accusations alone.
  
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• In fairness to Christian Porter, his denial cannot end the matter

  03-03-2021 09:05 via smh.com.au
  
  An independent investigation is the only way to not only settle public disquiet but to answer hovering allegations of sexual assault against Australia’s highest law officer.
  
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• Lawyer for deceased woman who made rape allegation against Christian Porter calls for inquiry

  03-03-2021 09:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The former lawyer for the deceased woman whose allegation of rape has been denied by Attorney-General Christian Porter calls for an inquiry into the matter.
  
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• Read the full transcript of Christian Porter's press conference

  03-03-2021 08:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Attorney-General Christian Porter fronted the media in Perth to strenuously deny that he raped a woman in 1988, long before he entered politics. Read the full transcript here.
  
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• Government axes scheme to tap into farmers’ water for Murray Darling

  03-03-2021 08:04 via smh.com.au
  
  The Morrison government has been accused of caving to pressure from farm groups after cancelling its $1.5 billion Water Efficiency Program for on-farm water savings.
  
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• Christian Porter was anguished and vehement in his denial

  03-03-2021 08:02 via smh.com.au
  
  The Attorney-General came close to breaking down as he appeared before the media in Perth.
  
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• Grace Tame slams Defence Chief's 'unhelpful' advice to young cadets

  03-03-2021 07:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2021 Australian of the Year was swift in her response to Angus Campbell's recent remarks made to young officer cadets on how to protect themselves from predators.
  
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• Chinese Australians must not be blamed for China’s policies

  03-03-2021 07:01 via smh.com.au
  
  We must defend our open and tolerant society, which is our trump card in relations with China.
  
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• V for victory? Recession is over but forgotten is where the economy was before

  03-03-2021 06:57 via smh.com.au
  
  The best back-to-back quarterly GDP results on record show how well Australia has handled the pandemic, but economic victory can’t be declared yet.
  
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• More women will fix Parliament’s ‘culture’ problem. Here’s how to do it

  03-03-2021 06:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Instead of affirmative action, perhaps we could expand Parliament and have parties agree to pre-select women in all newly created seats.
  
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• Cabinet minister allegation live updates: Attorney-General Christian Porter denies historical rape allegation, to take leave; Michaelia Cash to be acting AG, industrial relations minister

  03-03-2021 06:16 via smh.com.au
  
  NSW police closed its investigation into the case on Tuesday after the alleged victim, described by friends as “fiercely intelligent” and “wonderful”, died last year.
  
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• Farmers put economic growth on the menu but fruit and vegetable price hikes expected

  03-03-2021 05:57 via smh.com.au
  
  One of the largest grain harvests last year helped drive a major rise in agricultural production but the price of summer vegetables, stonefruit, fruit such as apples and pears and grapes could jump 29 per cent this year.
  
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• Cabinet minister allegation live updates: Attorney-General Christian Porter denies historical rape allegation; won’t stand down

  03-03-2021 05:54 via smh.com.au
  
  NSW police closed its investigation into the case on Tuesday after the alleged victim, described by friends as “fiercely intelligent” and “wonderful”, died last year.
  
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• Australia’s share of extinct animals rises as list of the lost updated

  03-03-2021 05:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Twelve more mammals, some of which disappeared more than 70 years ago, have been added to Australia’s official extinction list.
  
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• Australia climbs the list of wildlife extinction hotspots

  03-03-2021 05:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s updated extinction list confirms the country poor track record in protecting its unique fauna and flora.
  
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• Cabinet minister allegation live updates: Attorney-General Christian Porter denies historical rape allegation

  03-03-2021 05:30 via smh.com.au
  
  NSW police closed its investigation into the case on Tuesday after the alleged victim, described by friends as “fiercely intelligent” and “wonderful”, died last year.
  
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• ‘Did not happen’: Emotional Porter denies rape allegation

  03-03-2021 05:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Christian Porter identifies himself as the Cabinet minister facing a historical rape allegation, declaring that: "Nothing in the allegations that have been printed ever happened", and saying he will not stand down.
  
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• Cabinet minister Christian Porter strenuously denies historical rape allegation

  03-03-2021 05:11 via abc.net.au
  
  An anonymous letter accused the federal Attorney-General of raping a woman in 1988, before he entered politics. He strenuously denies the allegation.
  
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• Attorney-General Christian Porter denies alleged historical rape

  03-03-2021 05:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Federal minister Christian Porter has gone public to deny allegations of rape after days of conjecture about his identity and a NSW Police decision to close its investigation into the case.
  
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• Treasurer plays down prospect of aged care levy

  03-03-2021 04:57 via smh.com.au
  
  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has played down the idea of a Medicare-style levy being used to help cover the cost of the aged care system.
  
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• Live: Christian Porter to make a statement to media

  03-03-2021 04:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter is about to speak at a press conference. Watch live.
  
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• Live: Christian Porter says he will not stand aside

  03-03-2021 04:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter is speaking at a press conference. Watch live.
  
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• Live: Christian Porter makes a statement to media

  03-03-2021 04:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter is speaking at a press conference. Watch live.
  
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• Christian Porter says he will not stand aside

  03-03-2021 04:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter spoke at a press conference in Perth.
  
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• Defence confirms 60 per cent of submarine project will be spent in Australia

  03-03-2021 04:41 via smh.com.au
  
  The Morrison government is forging ahead with the $90 billion submarine program with the Department of Defence confirming it has reached a critical breakthrough.
  
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• PM, Chief of Defence come under fire from child sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame

  03-03-2021 04:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian of the Year Grace Tame speaks out against Prime Minister Scott Morrison's use of the phrase "as a father" over his initial response to rape allegations made by a former Liberal staffer.
  
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• 'It shouldn't take having children to have a conscience': Grace Tame targets PM over rape allegation response

  03-03-2021 04:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian of the Year Grace Tame speaks out against Prime Minister Scott Morrison's use of the phrase "as a father" over his initial response to rape allegations made by a former Liberal staffer.
  
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