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12.20am BST
Richard Colbeck has been ordered by the Senate to front up and explain his administration of the aged care portfolio during the pandemic.
That will happen at 9.30am.
Can I just say something quickly about Richard Colbeck? You know, I sit in the Senate every day with this bloke, and I tell you, Patricia, I would not trust the care of my parents to him.
I genuinely do not believe this man understands what it is to be a responsible minister in the portfolio.
I do not believe he is competent.
12.16am BST
Chris Bowen was asked about the government’s foreign investment veto bill while talking to Sky this morning.
It doesn’t seem like Labor had any advance warning this was coming. The responses are by rote:
Well, I mean, if the Government would like to show us the bill, we’ll work through it. But on the matter, in the substance of the matter, of course, governments have to work together to ensure our national sovereignty.
Minister Payne actually welcomed the Victorian MOU on the Belt and Road initiative when it was signed.
Continue reading…All Queensland correctional facilities in lockdown after academy officer tests positive; Sydney gyms and hospital cafe on alert; and Scott Morrison pursues foreign veto power. Follow all the latest news and updates, liveFollow the global live blogAustralian stats interactiveNSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots listVictoria and Melbourne trend mapSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 12.20am BSTRichard Colbeck has been ordered by the Senate to front up and explain his administration of the aged care portfolio during the pandemic.That will happen at 9.30am.Can I just say something quickly about Richard Colbeck? You know, I sit in the Senate every day with this bloke, and I tell you, Patricia, I would not trust the care of my parents to him.I genuinely do not believe this man understands what it is to be a responsible minister in the portfolio.I do not believe he is competent. 12.16am BSTChris Bowen was asked about the government’s foreign investment veto bill while talking to Sky this morning.It doesn’t seem like Labor had any advance warning this was coming. The responses are by rote:Well, I mean, if the Government would like to show us the bill, we’ll work through it. But on the matter, in the substance of the matter, of course, governments have to work together to ensure our national sovereignty. Minister Payne actually welcomed the Victorian MOU on the Belt and Road initiative when it was signed. Continue reading…