On Monday NSW Deputy Premier and leader of the NSW Nationals John Barilaro declared he would not contest the seat vacated by outgoing Labor MP Mike Kelly, paving the way for the Liberal Party to be the only coalition party to nominate a candidate.
Mr Constance and Liberal Senator Jim Molan are both considering their candidacies, but Mr Richardson said “Labor do win it most of the time”. Mr Richardson told Sky News host Paul Murray Labor still need to run its campaign from a “underdogs point of view,” because this is “not a hated government”. Image: Getty
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Constance, Barilaro square off for Eden-Monaro | Sky News AustraliaAndrew Constance wants state Nationals leader John Barilaro to step aside so he can run for the seat of Eden-Monaro, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. \n\n“NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro wants to run but he was hoping for the unequivocal support of his Liberal ministerial colleague Andrew Constance to do so and that hasn’t been forthcoming,” he said. \n\n'Constance actually wants Barilaro to pull out so he can run.”\n\nA three-cornered contest has emerged following the resignation of Labor MP Mike Kelly last week. \n\nMr Clennell said both men cannot run as it would leave the state Coalition government’s majority vulnerable. \n\n'Barilaro and Constance can’t both run when Gladys Berejiklian only has a two seat margin herself,” he said. \n\n'Barilaro confirms and Constance is out.' aclennell And the infighting has began. This should be a real doozy of a campaign. Let’s see who gets the backing for this one aclennell Andrew Constance can step aside, Bara is the choice of the people far more. This is a competition the Liberals can’t win
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Education minister accuses Daniel Andrews of 'failure of leadership' on schools | Sky News AustraliaPrime Minister Scott Morrison is being asked whether he supports Education Minister Dan Tehan's statement that the Victorian government is taking a 'sledgehammer' to the state's education system.\n\nIn a sign of escalating tensions over school closures, Mr Tehan said Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews reluctance to reopen schools was a 'failure of leadership'.\n\n'The question to Daniel Andrews, sure, take a sledgehammer to defeating coronavirus, but why are you taking a sledgehammer to the state education system?' Mr Tehan told ABC television.\n\n'We have seen outstanding leadership from (state leaders in WA, NT and South Australia) who have reopened their schools and have a 70 per cent attendance rate.\n\n'This is a failure of leadership from Dan Andrews and it is the most disadvantaged children who are being most affected.'\n\nThe federal government has been firm in its desire to see all face-to-face learning resume by June but Victoria has said it wants to take its own path. \n\nAs it stands, 97 per cent of students in Victoria are completing classes via distance education. \n\nWhen asked, Health Minister Jenny Mikakos called on the Prime Minister to clarify if he supports the education minister. \n\n'We look forward to the Prime Minister coming out today and explaining whether Dan Tehan's comments are the views of his government,' she said. \n\n'We are prioritising public health, we are ensuring that students have the opportunity to continue to learn and to get a great education through our Victorian schools with online learning. \n\n'We're going to continue as we have from day one to prioritise the public health of Victorians.' ScottMorrisonMP DanTehanWannon they are just remodelling it in the communist way that they think works - truly worrying days ScottMorrisonMP DanTehanWannon Has anyone with the covidsafe app tested positive yet? Has it been used? PatsKarvelas auspol political_alert ScottMorrisonMP DanTehanWannon Especially as a Vic school has just had an outbreak of covid19australia and had to be shut down! auspol
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NSW bakery opens community market | Sky News AustraliaThe Glenorie Bakery in Sydney is engaging with local producers to keep business going and staff employed, an example of Australians showing how adaptable they can be during the pandemic.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia\n TimgGilbert How many pies did you smash Tim 🤙🤙 TimgGilbert The chap running the show here seems like a smart, nice bloke. I did, however, notice he quickly wiped under his nose with his hand, and also, but not in the same moment, handled an apple with bare hands.
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One third of Australian workforce propped up by govt subsidies | Sky News AustraliaMore than one-third of the Australian workforce is currently receiving government wage subsidies, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says. \n\nTreasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to address the National Press Club on Tuesday, where he will outline the impact the policy has on more than 4.4 million workers. \n\nMr Clennell said the Treasurer will use the address to stress the temporary nature of the program. \n\n“It is expected he will stress that the measure is for six months and six months only,” Mr Clennell said. \n\n'Overall there have been 749,000 applications, of which 40 per cent are from sole traders and 39 per cent are from companies. \n\n'Perhaps surprisingly, 14 per cent of workers covered are from construction, 15 per cent are from professional scientific and technical services and 14 per cent, as you would expect, are from retail and accommodation and food services.”\n\nIt's on top of the 800,000 people who have applied for the JobSeeker payment since the lockdowns were put in place. \n aclennell Winners & Losers {US data} aclennell Incorrect as business owners have paid employees on JobKeeper for 5 weeks out of their own funds. Money that is still yet to be paid to the employers. No subsidy has so far been repaid to employers. Nice try though. aclennell Don't believe mass media statistics.
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Spain's COVID-19 death toll passes 25,000 | Sky News AustraliaSpain has reached another grim milestone during the pandemic with the country's coronavirus death toll now above 25,000.\n\nThe Spanish health ministry delivered the news after 276 people died overnight and total positive cases rose above 216,000.\n\nDespite experiencing one of the worst outbreaks in the world, Spanish authorities are gradually easing lockdown restrictions as reports indicate the virus has moved past it's peak. \n\nImage: Associated Press How many really died from chronic illness that they already had 🤔 And yet so many Australians seem to think COVID19 is not something we need worry about and that the lockdown restrictions are just a violation of their rights. OccupyChineseEmbassy, ChinaMustPay ,ChinaMustExplain
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First picture of Boris Johnson's baby released | Sky News AustraliaThe first picture of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds' baby has been released. \n\n\nThe couple have named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson.\n\nThe British Prime Minister and his partner revealed the name Wilfred comes from Boris' grandfather and Lawrie was Carrie's grandfather's name.\n\nBoth doctors who Mr Johnson credits with saving his life during a battle with coronavirus were named Nicholas.\n\nImage: Associated Press Hey, Boris, when’s 7 happening? ‘Catch that one will you Derdrie? Congratulation, naming the newly born and giving gratitude to the Doctors 'The Heros' who saved you. Best wishes to you n family. BorisJohnson
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