Senator Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced her promotion ahead
of her swearing-in in Canberra on Saturday. Image: News Corp Australia
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Why not hastie he has the experience ffs
So she gets the scraps once the blokes have jumped the sinking ship.
Good choice.
Linda Reynolds speech upon entering the Senate. Democracy can not succeed unless those who express their choices are prepared to choose wisely. Bring on the election and Australian will choose wisely.
Have you seen “Secret City”? It is fantastic! And here we thought 🇺🇸was the most screwed up country.
Sorry I thought it was the Defence Minister for a minute?
Why does the LNP keep parachuting ex-military members into parliament. I don’t believe this will help them to retain power.
First time I have seen SNOWMO not looking like a smug git.
Not going to be very busy with no parliamentary sitting days. Good job for some.
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