As an internal battle wages within the Coalition over if Australia will commit to net zero emissions by 2050, Scott Morrison has signalled he may not attend the COP26 summit in Glasgow this year.
Lanai Scarr
The critical minerals and rare earths industry will get a huge helping hand with the Morrison Government opening up a $2 billion taxpayer-guaranteed loan facility to develop more mines.
Scott Morrison says he is not concerned about Mark McGowan’s stellar popularity in WA affecting his chances of securing the State during a Federal election, declaring: “I’m not running against Mark.”
Scott Morrison will today meet US Vice-President Kamala Harris after an historic first leaders meeting of the Quad, The West Australian’s Federal Political Editor reports directly from Washington DC.
Scott Morrison needs to make the relationship with Joe Biden work despite their political stripes.
Scott Morrison has confirmed long-denied rumours he requested Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston be invited to a Washington State Dinner, but said that request was never granted.
Sarah Ison
US President Donald Trump will no longer fly to Australia this year as he battles an impeachment enquiry on home soil, with a 2020 visit relying on a potential US-China trade deal.
One of Donald Trump’s closest political allies says there is no reason why Scott Morrison shouldn’t visit China following calls from WA Premier Mark McGowan and key business leaders.
Australia will lobby Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for US dollars to fund a new major rare earth mine, possibly in WA, during meetings with the top official this week.
Lanai Scarr and Nick Butterly
Scott Morrison has stared down Australia’s critics on climate change, saying we are doing more than enough to cut global carbon emissions.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison needs to find a way to get to China quickly and put more effort into nurturing what will always be a difficult relationship.
Paul Murray
Scott Morrison was treated like a rock star during his US visit — and he responded in style, despite having to navigate some tricky issues around China, Iran and trade.
Scott Morrison has been celebrated as the “Donald Bradman of jobs” by one of Australia’s most successful businessmen.
The Prime Minister and President Donald Trump will head out on the hustings together early today in a rare opportunity to visit billionaire Anthony Pratt’s cardboard factory.
Scott Morrison says he will visit China if he is invited by the superpower following calls from the business community for the PM to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed as “gossip” questions as to whether he wanted the head of Hillsong Church to attend a glamorous black-tie dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump.
Scott Morrison dined with a who’s who of Australian and American business and political elite at a lavish state dinner hosted in his honour by Donald Trump at the White House.
Amid the pomp, ceremony and stirring renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner, Jenny Morrison has been the North Star of the US State Visit.
Jenna Clarke
This morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be hosted by US President Donald Trump for a state dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House. Here's who will be attending
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend a state dinner with US president Donald Trump, the first time an Australian PM has been invited to attend since John Howard in 2006.
WA will win from Scott Morrison’s historic White House meeting with Donald Trump, with a deal to boost trade, investment and security in Australian critical minerals likely.
Lanai Scarr and Sarah Steger
The south lawn of the White House will be converted into a colourful parade ground tomorrow morning as Donald Trump treats Scott Morrison to a ceremonial welcome with all the bells and whistles.
Mark Riley
Scott Morrison has touched down in the United States for a full state visit where Donald Trump will pull out all the stops - including the red carpet.
