Australia once stamped out every Covid outbreak. Now it’s done with all that. The policy U-turn, and the soaring case numbers, caught many off guard.
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Australian Government Buys Copyright to Indigenous Flag
The flag had been at the center of a dispute, but the move allows anyone to reproduce its design without seeking permission or paying a fee.
How Scott Morrison Lost Control of His WeChat Account
A Chinese electronics company said it had bought the WeChat account legitimately, but some Australian officials said it was hijacked, and urged a boycott.
Australia’s (Brief) Idea to Ease Supply Chains: Juvenile Forklift Drivers
A proposal, and the rapid retreat that followed, both elicited waggish mockery and highlighted a serious economic problem.
Novak Djokovic and Global Pandemic Morality
The move to deport Novak Djokovic is not just an exercise of Australian law. It represents an enforcement of collectivist values against an athlete who sought to play by his own rules.
How the ‘Djokovic Affair’ Came Back to Bite Australia’s Prime Minister
Scott Morrison thought he had a political winner. Now, with an election looming, Australians debate their government’s fairness and competence.
Novak Djokovic Collides With Australia’s Covid Fight
Barring the tennis star from entering the country offers a chance to change the subject as an election looms and coronavirus cases are at record highs.
Why Novak Djokovic Was Blocked From Entering Australia
The men’s No. 1 tennis player had received an exemption to the country’s vaccine requirements. Then the federal government stepped in.
New Zealand and Other Asia Pacific Countries Respond to Omicron
New Zealand is taking measures to limit the spread of Omicron, including delaying the reopening of its borders. It has detected 22 cases of Omicron in international arrivals.
Report: Rampant Sexual Harassment in Australia’s Parliament
A sweeping report lays out a cloistered, alcohol-fueled environment where powerful men violated boundaries unchecked.