Australia's Labor government said that it will move a parliamentary censure motion against former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison this week after an inquiry found his secret appointment to multiple ministries undermined trust in government. Morrison, who lost power in a general election in May, secretly accumulated five ministerial roles during the COVID-19 pandemic: health, finance, treasury, resources and home affairs.

Australia former PM to face censure motion over secret ministries affair

Australia wants a "full investigation" into an incident by China where a naval vessel of the Beijing pointed a laser at an Australian defence plane. It was potentially visible from Australia's mainland, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Australia looks for 'full investigation' into Chinese laser incident, says PM Morrison

After meeting India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison said he had "wide-ranging and productive discussion" with India's prime minister ahead of the first in-person Quad meeting.

Great to meet with my good friend, says Australian PM Scott Morrison after meeting Prime Minister Modi

After Australian PM Scott Morrison allowed citizens under 40 to get the AstraZeneca vaccine several state governments resisted the central governments call to vaccinate people.

Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos over PM Morrison's statement

The first-ever virtual quad summit will be held on Friday with quad nations' leaders US President Joe Biden, PM Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison, and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga to discuss the Indo-Pacific region's challenges.

First Quad Summit: Quad leaders' virtual summit to discuss Indo-Pacific region's challenges

Should China be worried over Quad meet?

Quad meeting 2021: Focus on vaccines, securing Indo-Pacific on agenda

Quad Summit'21: First Quad leaders’ summit today, focus on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region

The Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison has apologised to a former staffer who alleges that she was raped by a parliamentarian in Defence Minster's office. PM Morrison vows a strict probe against the crime and promises to punish the person.

Australia: PM Scott Morrison apologises to woman who was raped in Parliament

Australia's counter-espionage agency raided the house of New South Wales state legislator Shaoquett Moselmane amid investigation into alleged Chinese influence in the country's political affairs.

Australian intelligence officers raid lawmaker's premises over alleged China links

The gunman who opened fire in a New Zealand mosque was a right-wing extremist with Australian citizenship, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. He declined to provide further details, saying the investigation was being led by New Zealand authorities.

Christchurch mosque attacker a right-wing extremist with Australian citizenship: PM Scott Morrison