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Christensen quits LNP over party direction

Following his decision not to run again for parliament, federal MP George Christensen has also quit the Liberal National Party.

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Morning mail: Morrison says he was ‘standing up for women’, Australia to develop hypersonic weapons, Kathy Lette’s regrets

Wednesday: PM defends his contentious captain’s picks. Plus: first homebuyers warned of possible interest rate rise

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'Mongrel' Qld MP snaps at party processes

Queensland LNP MP George Christensen says party discipline has resulted in the loss of individuality, critical thinking and true representation in parliament.

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Urannah Dam receives more than $480m from federal government ahead of final approval

The Urannah Dam has been talked about for decades, but now the government has committed to about 50 per cent of the cost ahead of final approval.

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George Christensen says 'elites' have suddenly started hiding vaccinated death statistics. Here's why that's wrong

Coalition backbencher George Christensen took to Facebook this week to claim the government has suddenly stopped reporting vaccinated death statistics. Is that correct?

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MP flags 'protection from censorship' bill

LNP backbencher George Christensen has introduced a bill to stop social media companies removing content posted by MPs, journalists or election candidates.

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George Christensen claims a new study found ivermectin has anti-viral properties. But that's not the full story

Nationals backbencher George Christensen this week shared a new Japanese study which he said proves ivermectin has "anti-viral" properties. But that's not the full story.

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Morning mail: George Christensen claims thousands for ‘e-material’, electric cars give hope for manufacturing, and preventing mildew

Tuesday: Nationals MP claimed for ‘e-material’ while spending thousands on Facebook ads calling for an end to ‘vaccine discrimination’. Plus: how to save a garment in humid weather

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Good morning, early birds. Nationals MP George Christensen claimed $50,000 last year for ‘e-material’, and is there time for Scott Morrison to deliver on his election pledge to create a federal ICAC? It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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George Christensen claims $10,000 a month for ‘e-material’ as he ramps up anti-vaccine mandate Facebook ads

Facebook data shows Nationals MP spent thousands calling for an end to vaccine discrimination and ‘medical apartheid’

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Qld says using ADF to evacuate aged care facilities ‘a last resort’ – as it happened

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Victoria reports 41 Covid deaths, Qld 21 and NSW 18; anti-vaxxers protest in Canberra – as it happened

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NSW records 30 deaths, Victoria 20, Qld 10, SA three and Tasmania one – as it happened

Australia to scrap PCR test requirement for international arrivals; Triple J counts down Hottest 100. This blog is now closed

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George Christensen ramps up conspiracy theory and anti-vaxx commentary as signs suggest possible media brand launch

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George Christensen steps down as chair of parliamentary committee after controversial COVID-19 vaccine comments

Rogue Coalition backbencher George Christensen will quit his lucrative position as the chair of a parliamentary committee, after coming under renewed criticism for his anti-vaccination rhetoric.

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George Christensen's anti-vax comments could boost votes for 'populist fringe right'

As his retirement looms, George Christensen has again drawn fire over his stance on vaccines.

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MP's anti-vax views 'dangerous': Morrison

Scott Morrison has told people to ignore comments made by backbencher George Christensen that urged parents not to get their children vaccinated.

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Rogue MP’s ‘baseless’ anti-vax views may cost him lucrative role

Rogue government backbencher George Christensen may be stripped of a lucrative parliamentary role after repeatedly pushing baseless anti-vax claims.

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Australia offers visa fee refund to lure international workers and students as Morrison defends handling of pandemic

Prime minister tells backpackers and students to ‘come on down’ as critical workforce shortages bite

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Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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Good morning, early birds. Isolation could be cut to five days according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, and the Chinese government has accused Australia of trying to interfere after Foreign Minister Marise Payne called for the release of an Australian democracy advocate from a Chinese prison. It’s the news you need…

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‘Put an end to this’: George Christensen sparks more outrage over anti-vaccine comments

Rogue Coalition backbencher George Christensen has stoked further outrage by saying parents should not get their children immunised against COVID.

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Scott Morrison forced to reprimand backbencher George Christensen over 'dangerous' COVID-19 vaccine comments

Prime Minister Scott Morrison releases a statement saying he "strongly disagrees" with the Dawson MP's comments urging parents not to vaccinate their children, saying people should disregard Mr Christensen's "dangerous messages in relation to vaccines".

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Scott Morrison rebukes George Christensen for ‘dangerous messages’ on vaccinating children

Prime minister, who has denied it’s hypocritical to deport Novak Djokovic while government MPs spread misinformation, says Covid vaccinations ‘save lives’

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