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Scott Morrison. “as a former prime minister, his first duty, surely, should be to champion Australians, including Muslim-Australians.”

He didn’t hold a hose, but Morrison’s still happy to fan the flames

An incendiary speech by former prime minister Scott Morrison has reminded us that when it comes to matters of cultural sensitivity, he’s still a bulldozer.

  • Jacqueline Maley

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Morrison made a speech at a Jerusalem antisemitism conference overnight in which he demanded Australian Islamic institutions enforce stricter regulations to quash “radical Islam”.

‘Deeply damaging’: Aly says Morrison’s Islam speech risks inflaming tensions

The comments follow a fresh rift that former PM Scott Morrison opened with Australian Muslims when he gave a speech in Israel on Tuesday night.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Morrison made a speech at a Jerusalem antisemitism conference overnight in which he demanded Australian Islamic institutions enforce stricter regulations to quash “radical Islam”.

Muslim leaders slam Morrison as ‘reckless, irresponsible’ after Islam speech

Andrew Bragg has urged Australian Muslims to take some responsibility for religious extremism, after Scott Morrison told an antisemitism conference in Israel that Islamic leaders should enforce stronger standards on their communities.

  • Brittany Busch and Mostafa Rachwani
Former prime minister Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Morrison reaches another low with his dig at prime minister

Readers show why throwing stones in a glass house is not a good idea.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

‘Delusional and cheap’: Scott Morrison launches at Albanese over swipe on antisemitism

Morrison accused Albanese of being “empty and ambivalent” since October 7, lashing out after Albanese suggested the Coalition had not adequately dealt with antisemitism while in office.

  • Rob Harris
PM Anthony Albanese approaches a crossroads.

Just six months ago, Albanese was seen as untouchable. Now some say he’s politically shrunk

The prime minister’s reputation as a canny strategist is under fire as he resists calling a royal commission.

  • Rob Harris
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Outgoing UNSW Chancellor David Gonski

As David Gonski leaves the education system, he has one wish for our universities

The outgoing Chancellor of the University of NSW says critical thinkers are needed more than ever.

  • Sally Rawsthorne
Munjed Al Muderis has been reinstated as a member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, after he sued it.

Munjed Al Muderis backs down, pays Florida speeding fine

The disgraced surgeon is attempting to relaunch his career in the United States. But he’s already run into more legal trouble.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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Criticism of prime minister turns to praise for some

Readers find the positive in criticisms of Anthony Albanese, the BoM and millions spent on pools.

President Donald Trump meets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House.

Journalism is not a crime, Albanese said. He’s yet to prove he meant it

It’s six years since Anthony Albanese, as opposition leader, flew the flag for freedom of speech. He’s had 3½ years as PM – and still we’re waiting for action.

  • Kerry O'Brien