Scott Morrison's press conference to announce his new HomeBuilder scheme this morning was interrupted by a furious home-owner.. "It is important to understand that on the road back, when we get to that COVID-19-safe environment, where we can ease the restrictions, [that] is not too far away," Mr Morrison said. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced new rules for international and domestic travel in response to the new UK strain of coronavirus. Grace Tame, who helped lead the fight to overturn a law preventing sexual assault survivors from speaking out, has been named the Australian of the Year, Sydney refugee advocate Rosemary Kariuki has been named Local Hero at the 2021 Australian of the Year awards, SA's Isobel Marshall has been named the Young Australian of the Year for her work aimed at ending period poverty, Educator, artist and Aboriginal activist Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann has been named the Senior Australian of the Year. During the press conference, Scott Morrison clarified what the six-month period means. A $74 million package for mental health was announced on March 29. Australia's Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly has refused to pass comment on social media theories shared by MP Craig Kelly, saying he doesn't wish to give prominence to non-scientific ideas. An explosive UK documentary has revealed undercover footage of Chinese medics admitting they were pressured by government officials to stay quiet about the coronavirus. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Sydney Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster grows; Queensland declares Northern Beaches a hotspot; Aussie stocks drop. "That demonstrates to Australians that there is a dividend for them, for the way that they have been conducting themselves.". Some states and territories are lifting a few of their own restrictions, something which has been welcomed by the Federal Government. It was one of many topics covered by Mr Morrison during a press conference on Wednesday, as the national death toll climbed to 89. Mr Morrison is more eager than premiers and chief ministers for businesses to get going again. From the first day of 2021, the words "for we are young and free" in the Australian national anthem will be replaced by "for we are one and free". The country's economic recovery and the mental health of its citizens are also high on the agenda when leaders gather face to face in Canberra today. Almost all of Australia's state and territory leaders have arrived in Canberra to meet with Prime Minister Scott Morrison ahead of the final National Cabinet of the year. The disease. The Prime Minister was asked about Australia's dependency on China, and if this needed to be re-modelled in the future. The turbulence and deadly violence that followed the US election has "detracted" from Donald Trump's legacy, Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison said. But is it the one you'll get? Brisbane is now officially in lockdown as Queensland battles to get on top of a fresh threat of infection. "Australians will find markets, as we have been [doing] now for a long time, all around the world, and for many years now our markets have been diversified.". However, extending the measures beyond the September deadline is not on the cards. "What we are seeing with respect to those calls is an increase in the distress levels and an increase in the anxiety levels and in the complexity of what people are feeling.". news; Coronavirus Australia: Scott Morrison's 'barre' gaffe in press conference. The former PM says the US President has "sought to exacerbate and exploit divisions" during his four years in office. "I think Australia should always seek to be having an economy that is as self-sufficient as possible, and to be that, it has to be competitive,' Mr Morrison said. 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The Australian Prime Minister has joined with other world leaders in welcoming Joe Biden as president of the United States. Everything to know from Prime Minister Scott Morrison's latest press conference on April 23 -- read more. Scott Morrison has outlined a five-tier priority list for Australians to get the jab, with the aim of beginning the shots by late-February. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of giving extremely misleading figures about the number of Australians stranded overseas. US Capitol Police officer dies; Brisbane to go into three-day lockdown; Trump will focus on 'seamless transition of power'; New pre-flight testing rule for UK. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is giving a press conference. Scott Morrison Press Conference . Scott Morrison has fronted a press conference this afternoon, but his comments lack the empathy and commitment to real change we expect from a Prime Minister at a time of crisis. "He's served his country in uniform, he's served his country in the parliament, and if that indeed is the decision he makes I wish him all the best and I thank him for his service in both of those respects.". Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called a special meeting of National Cabinet this Friday to discuss strengthening Australia's COVID protocols for returning travellers. Photo: AAP. A resignation would trigger a by-election in the marginal seat. "I think it is a fairly obvious and common sense suggestion, that I believe there will be support for.". Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a limited Cabinet reshuffle. With the $25,000 Homebuilder grant due to wind back in January, Labor is pushing for it to be further extended for people who lost their homes in bushfires. "Beyond Blue has seen a 40 per cent increase in contact being made to it, [compared to] this time last year," she said. 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An unprecedented, indefinite level-four travel ban is in place for the entire world. Australia will not rush to approve a COVID-19 vaccine until comprehensive data on the potential risks is vigorously analysed and made available. 146K Views. The Federal Government is not far off easing restrictions. Facebook Twitter. Scott Morrison press conference . It's all about jobs, it's all about services going forward.". 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However, it might be possible to travel to New Zealand, which eased its own coronavirus restrictions this week. "It is a comprehensive strategic partnership, and we will continue to pursue that partnership, respecting China's sovereignty, and their independence. That hasn't happened," he said. Australia's given the green light to its first COVID-19 vaccine. "The Commonwealth has made no decision about the access by the Warriors into Australia. Written by Scott Morrison; PRIME MINISTER: Good morning everyone. Catch up on the main COVID-19 news from January 25 with our coronavirus blog. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it would be a "sensible course of action" to investigate how the coronavirus pandemic began — a view which has angered China in recent days. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Australians to avoid protests following "distressing" and concerning" riots at the US Capitol. 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