Australian politicians will no longer be exempt from rules against sexual harassment at work, the conservative government announced on Thursday as it tries to quell public anger over parliamentary sex abuse scandals.

Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules, says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australia's Trade Minister Dan Tehan said Wednesday that the country's sovereignty is non-negotiable in response to a warning from China’s ambassador that it will “respond in kind” if Canberra joins sanctions on officials accused of human rights abuses.

Australia says sovereignty non-negotiable after China's warning against Xinjiang

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked the European Union (EU) to allow the shipping of the 3.1 million outstanding AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to Australia.

PM Scott Morrison denies blaming EU for Australia's slow AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

New Zealand and Australia will create a quarantine and COVID-testing free "travel bubble" from April 19, after effectively eradicating the virus by closing borders last year to stop more infections reaching their shores and stringent lockdowns.

Australia-New Zealand 'travel bubble' to begin April 19 in pandemic milestone

Australia's Parliament has been hit by charges of sexual assault. A video has emerged of a man masturbating in the parliament. A whistleblower claims some staff and legislators would swap pictures and videos of sexual acts performed in Parliament.

Gravitas: Australian Parliament hit by sexual misconduct charges

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison`s approval ratings fell to the lowest level in a year as his conservative government struggles to contain a backlash over allegations of mistreatment of female MPs and staff, a poll showed on Monday.

Australian PM Morrison's approval rating falls to lowest in a year

Australian PM Scott Morrison has demoted two of his cabinet ministers amid rising controversies over sexual misconduct at the workplace.

Australian PM Scott Morrison demotes two ministers

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi. Holi is a Hindu spring festival, which is celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal, but has now spread across other parts of the world.

Pak PM Imran Khan, Aussie PM Morrison greet people on occasion of Holi

From rape allegations to sexual misconduct, the Australian parliament is at the centre of a major controversy. What is Scott Morrison's plan to reform this culture? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Sex scandal rocks Australian Parliament

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that he was shocked and disgusted by the latest sex scandal that has hit his government, adding that he wanted more women to join politics.

Australian PM 'disgusted' by sex scandal in govt, wants more women in politics

The leaders of the Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States -- have pledged to work with other countries who share the same goals, and to ensure that Covid vaccines are administered throughout the region till 2022.

Biden, Modi, Morrison and Suga pen joint op-ed, say Quad offers 'spark of hope'

It was long overdue, and has finally happened. The Quad met today for its first ever summit. This is an extremely significant geopolitical event. It will shape the strategic alliances of our world.

Quad leaders hold much-awaited summit, but what is different now?

With a focus on practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Covid vaccine supplies, the first-ever Quad summit will take place on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison, and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga will meet virtually at 7 pm IST.

First-ever Quad summit to focus on Indo-Pacific, Covid vaccines

Australia has finally started its much-awaited vaccine rollout program. Top officials among a small group of people receiving the very first jab in the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was one of the first recipients of Pfizer.

Australia begins inoculation with Pfizer jab

Australia's prime minister on Thursday threw his support behind a senior minister accused of rape, and rejected mounting calls for an independent investigation into the allegations.

Australia PM backs attorney general accused of rape

In a surprising statement, Australia's attorney-general has denied all allegation against him and called it a 'trial by media' in the historic rape case that shook the country after a letter was sent to the prime minister detailing the assault.

Trial by media? Australia's attorney general denies rape allegations in emotional speech

After Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reported that the cabinet minister accused of rape has rejected the accusation, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged the accused to come forward and make a public statement.

'Owes it to country': Australia's former PM asks rape accused minister to come forward

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said that a cabinet minister accused of raping a teenage girl in the 1980s “absolutely rejects” the allegations.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cabinet minister ‘absolutely rejects’ rape allegation

The poor treatment of women in the Australian parliament has recently been highlighted after a woman accused a government official of raping her, which was followed by a few other accusations from different women.

Australian PM Scott Morrison informed about historical rape allegation against cabinet minister

When a government employee first went to police two years ago with claims of being raped in Australia’s Parliament building, she dropped the case, fearful of losing her job.

She made a 'soul-destroying' rape claim. Then 3 others came forward.

After an explosive revelation about a sexual assault accusation in the Australian Parliament, another victim has come forward with allegations against the same staff member.

Another allegation made against man accused of rape in Australia Parliament

The Australian government on Monday promised a 'quick delivery' of an independent probe as pressure grows after a newspaper published a third accusation of rape.

Australian government vows 'quick delivery' of independent probe for rape accusation

A day after New Zealand, Australia has started its mass vaccination programme on Sunday with Prime Minister Scott Morrison getting a jab. Jane Malysiak, a World War II survivor, was the first one to get the jab in a medical centre in Sydney's northwest.

Australia begins coronavirus vaccine programme; Scott Morrison gets jab

Australia and Facebook conducted talks on Friday after the social media giant blacked out news for Australian netizens. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he had spoken with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resolve the issue at the earliest and negotiations would continue in the weekend.

Facebook, Australia hold talks following news ban

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