Australia on Thursday announced the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate possible war crimes committed by Australian forces in Afghanistan, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisting standards must be upheld.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison appoints Afghanistan war crimes prosecutor

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday that his country would welcome President-elect Joe Biden restoring the United States to the Paris climate accord and returning as a member of the World Health Organization.

US return to WHO, Paris Agreement under Biden would be welcome, says Australia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged the world leaders to ensure that the information about the COVID-19 vccine is shared with all countries, or the history will tell the tale.

Australian PM urges combined global efforts; takes indirect hit at Trump's secrecy

Australia on Thursday unveiled its biggest shakeup in bankruptcy laws in nearly three decades.

Australia to overhaul bankruptcy laws to help firms over COVID-19

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday he was open to discussions over whether Australian mass killer Brenton Tarrant, jailed for life without parole this week for the New Zealand mosque shootings, should serve his sentence in his home country.

Australian PM Scott Morrison 'open' to repatriating New Zealand mosque gunman

The Australian government has proposed a law that would give the federal government powers to cancel any agreements local authorities and public institutions make or have made with foreign governments.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison seeking veto powers over China deals

Australia said Tuesday it "would be contrary to national interests" to allow a Chinese firm to buy a major dairy producer, the latest sign of souring relations between the two countries.

Australia blocks Chinese firm's bid to buy major dairy firm

A fresh outbreak of infections in Australia's coronavirus hot zone of Victoria appeared to have eased on Wednesday, as the country signed a deal to secure a potential COVID-19 vaccine that it intends to roll out free of cost to its citizens.

Australia locks in coronavirus vaccine deal as new cases ease

As Australia recorded the highest single-day spike of coronavirus cases, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday that the internal city borders will stay sealed, until further notice.

Australia records biggest daily rise in COVID-19 deaths

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Tuesday there was no evidence that Chinese-owned TikTok had abused the data of its hundreds of millions of users. "We have had a good look at this, and there is no evidence for us to suggest.

No evidence of TikTok misusing data, says Australian PM Scott Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday delayed the opening of parliament for several weeks as the new coronavirus continued spreading through the country's two most populous states.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delays parliament due to COVID-19 spread

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday sought to slow down the return of its citizens from abroad as the country grapples with a fresh coronavirus outbreak that has forced it to isolate its second most populous state.

Australia battles to contain Melbourne coronavirus outbreak

Australia is working on a scheme to provide "safe haven" proposals for Hong Kong residents, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday after China imposed a new national security law on the financial hub.

After UK's passport plan, Australia working on 'safe haven' proposal for Hong Kong residents

Fears of a second wave continue to haunt Australia after the country witnessed its highest one-day increase in coronavirus infections in over two months on Monday.

COVID-19: Australia witnesses record spike in months amid fears of second wave

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday said that the country is under cyberattack, targetting a "range of sectors" and the blamed it on a "sophisticated state-based cyber actor", with suspicions falling on China.

Australian PM says country under cyber attacks by 'state-based actor'

Australia's foreign minister accused China Tuesday of contributing to a climate of "fear and division" over the coronavirus in a speech also attacking Russia and Turkey for spreading disinformation about the disease.

Australia accuses China of fuelling 'infodemic' over coronavirus pandemic

Australia's prime minister on Monday said that his government is "very sad and concerned" on Australian actor being sentenced to death in China. The relations between Australia and China took a severe hit after Canberra slammed Beijing over coronavirus outbreak and demanded an independent probe.

Scott Morrison 'concerned' after China sentenced Australian to death

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday confirmed that crowds of up to 10,000 people will be allowed into Australian sports stadiums from next month as COVID-19 restrictions are further relaxed in the country.

Australia to allow 10,000-strong sporting crowds from July: PM Scott Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Friday after his controversial comments on Australian slavery and and acknowledged that “all sorts of hideous practices” that have taken place.

Scott Morrison apologises for 'no slavery in Australia' comment; acknowledges 'hideous practices'

Australian PM Scott Morrison warned China on Thursday saying his government would "never be intimidated by threats" after Beijing asked its students and tourists to avoid travelling to the country.

'Will not be intimidated by threats': Australian PM to China

Australian Prime Minister said on Thursday that Black Lives Matter protesters should be charged if they defy advice and continue to march. He accused them of putting ''the whole track back to economic recovery at risk'' and their actions of delaying the ease of restrictions by a week while governments monitor signs of outbreaks.

Anti-racism protesters should be charged if they defy advice and march, says Scott Morrison

Australian officials warned Black Lives Matter supporters they could be arrested if they breach coronavirus restrictions to take part in public protests, as debate erupted over the country's own indigenous history.

Australian PM draws criticism for his "No slavery in Australia" comment

China's belligerence at the Ladakh border and its many diplomatic firestorms with Australia have turned out to be a catalyst for India-Australia ties. At a virtual bilateral summit, both countries have signed a declaration on maritime cooperation and a pact for sharing military logistics.

Gravitas: India & Australia join hands to counter China

A press briefing by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison conducted to announce a new stimulus package turned comical for a few minutes on Thursday when he and reporters were told by a homeowner to get off a newly reseeded lawn.

'Get off the grass!': Australian PM's press announcement briefly turns comical

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