Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

watoday Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

theage Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

smh Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

smh Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

theage Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

theage Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:43:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

smh Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Every single one of the projects approved was eligible, every rule followed in relation to the program. The rules were followed. We are looking closely at the report,"

qt Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Hazard reduction is as important as emissions reduction,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I had an auction in Windermere Street, essentially a fairly run down old period home, the reserve on that one was $435,000 and it went for $485,000 and was purchased locally," "We are getting huge numbers of Melbourne investors who are loving period homes near the CBD. We also have the locals who love them, it's certainly our most competitive section of the buyers"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Without a doubt it is a sellers market,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Hazard reduction is as important as emissions reduction,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I had an auction in Windermere Street, essentially a fairly run down old period home, the reserve on that one was $435,000 and it went for $485,000 and was purchased locally," "We are getting huge numbers of Melbourne investors who are loving period homes near the CBD. We also have the locals who love them, it's certainly our most competitive section of the buyers"

bordermail Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Without a doubt it is a sellers market,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

Stuff Tuesday, January 21, 2020 1:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

theage Tuesday, January 21, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:46:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "You talk about action on climate change, that’s what that is. Hazard reduction is action to take account of the climate we’re living in, which is a more challenging environment over the next decade and beyond,"

smh Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

smh Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I won't put up a carbon tax. I won't put up people's electricity prices and I will not wipe out a resources sector which millions of Australians depend on, particularly regional Australians,"

qt Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This thing can’t work in a competitive marketplace,”

hellenicshippingnews Monday, January 20, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I don’t know what he's talking about,"

watoday Monday, January 20, 2020 10:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Sports Australia write the cheque and ultimately authorise all the payments that go out in accordance with the rules, which is what the Auditor-General found was followed,"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 20, 2020 10:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “One in 13 Australian jobs rely on tourism and hospitality, so our $76 million investment is an urgent injection to help all those hotels, restaurants and cafes and tour operators get back on their feet,”

newstalkzb Monday, January 20, 2020 10:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There's been lots of commentary about and lots of stuff on social media and news agencies reporting social media as if it's truth, but that's not my focus," "My focus is getting help to people who need it right now in the bushfires"

qt Monday, January 20, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet,"

illawarramercury Monday, January 20, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Mr Morrison ) : "Mr Storey is a highly regarded industry professional with experience and deep subject matter expertise in the evolution and operation of debit cards, credit cards and payments systems,"

abc-au Monday, January 20, 2020 7:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison replied : “We do have something to talk about and that is people affected by bushfires,” “On Australia Day I will be saying thank you to every volunteer that has supported everyone through this terrible crisis”

yahoo-au Monday, January 20, 2020 5:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet,"

yahoo-au Monday, January 20, 2020 5:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There's been lots of commentary about and lots of stuff on social media and newsagencies reporting social media as if's truth, but that's not my focus,"

bordermail Monday, January 20, 2020 3:26:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet," "We are dealing with our climate policies in the same way as we took them to the election. We will meet and beat our emissions reduction targets"

theage Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Every single one of the projects approved was eligible, every rule followed in relation to the program. The rules were followed. We are looking closely at the report,"

theage Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The decisions were done in accordance with the process the minister set out, and that was that the minister made those decisions and they were actioned in an endorsing way by Sports Australia. That's how it worked"

theage Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I don't accept that position at all,"

qt Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Longer, hotter, dryer summers and all the things that you mentioned are the terrible experience we've had and we can expect these sort of conditions into the future,"

qt Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What I'm doing is taking the auditor-general's report seriously and clarifying the legal issues that were raised,"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 20, 2020 1:22:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. Most of the federal cabinet wouldn't even know who Matt Kean was,"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 20, 2020 12:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This thing can't work in a competitive marketplace,"

4-traders Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We’re listening and acting on the advice of small-business leaders to get more cash into coffers, deliver tax relief, give businesses a single point of contact and expert advice as they rebuild and work together on longer-term recovery plans," "Getting small businesses back on their feet is critical"

theage Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This comprehensive package will make it easier for those who have suffered direct fire damage, or have been indirectly economically impacted following the bushfires, to get back back on their feet,"

yahoo-au Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We’re listening and acting on the advice of small-business leaders to get more cash into coffers, deliver tax relief, give businesses a single point of contact and expert advice as they rebuild and work together on longer-term recovery plans," "Getting small businesses back on their feet is critical"

watoday Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:02:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Australian tourism is facing its biggest challenge in living memory,"

abc-au Saturday, January 18, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "He was so concerned he contacted the police about the matter and also took preventative measures to increase the security of his company's drivers"

sundaymail Friday, January 17, 2020 9:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “He was so concerned he contacted the police about the matter and also took preventative measures to increase the security of his company’s drivers”

TheScotsman Friday, January 17, 2020 7:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I think that's what Australians would want to know coming out of this bushfire season, ultimately, that the resilience efforts that are being made at all levels are meeting the need,"

abc-au Friday, January 17, 2020 4:19:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is about sustaining our volunteer efforts by protecting them from financial loss,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 15, 2020 8:10:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What I have been seeking to stress, particularly in response to these most recent disasters, is there are a broader range of responses that go beyond just emissions reduction and that goes to climate resilience," "And we are in for longer, hotter, drier summers. That is an acknowledged position, always acknowledged by the government"

theage Wednesday, January 15, 2020 1:44:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Grants have been extended to farmers in all those areas for those eligible to help the community recover from the bushfires and we are working on assistance with small business,"

9news Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Right now it is all about focusing on the basics people need right now,"

9news Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We had people from all of these small communities all around the bushfire affected areas and it was great to hear them say what they needed on the ground,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Right now it is all about focusing on the basics people need,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison states : "I am familiar, from the outside, with the Northern Superior's properties, having been a significant shareholder for many years. Now, as a director, I can more directly interact with the Northern Superior team to unlock the outstanding economic potential within each of the properties"

4-traders Tuesday, January 14, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison states : "I am familiar, from the outside, with the Northern Superior's properties, having been a significant shareholder for many years. Now, as a director, I can more directly interact with the Northern Superior team to unlock the outstanding economic potential within each of the properties"

finanznachrichten-en Tuesday, January 14, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Citi ) : “They have made Agribusiness one of their tenets of news items and every now and then there is something being done on Agribusiness. I think to a large extent Citi FM requires our commendation, and we seek to partner Citi FM,”

CitiFMGhana Tuesday, January 14, 2020 3:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I want to congratulate Will on his leadership and the achievements of his government and thank him for his friendship and support," "Will has been not just a leader for Tasmania, but a tremendous friend and support to me"

theage Tuesday, January 14, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Over the course of the next week, the ministers are convening round tables, the Minister for Health in fact convened one on Friday, I'll be participating in one in particular on small business on Tuesday,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We need to get this cash in the hands of these producers so they can get on with the jobs that urgently need doing,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There is a bit of a false perception overseas the entire continent has been affected,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Over the course of the next week, the ministers are convening round tables, the Minister for Health in fact convened one on Friday, I'll be participating in one in particular on small business on Tuesday,"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We need to get this cash in the hands of these producers so they can get on with the jobs that urgently need doing,"

bordermail Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There is a bit of a false perception overseas the entire continent has been affected,"

bordermail Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've made it really clear that my focus is on delivering the recovery and support and what is needed now, and paying the price and the cost that is needed to be met here and now and at least over the next two years," "The impact on that budget will be very clear"

theage Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is about sustaining our volunteer efforts by protecting them from financial loss,"

abc-au Monday, January 13, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've been in direct contact at senior levels of the US administration,"

qt Monday, January 13, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This should be one of the important steps going forward,"

abc-au Monday, January 13, 2020 12:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "One of the unfortunate things of the last few weeks has been, I think, the attempt to deliberately create a polarisation on this issue,"

abc-au Monday, January 13, 2020 12:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "There are things I could have handled on the ground much better,"

yahoo-au Monday, January 13, 2020 6:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you're in a position to do so, then why not even let them keep it or, indeed, arrange for another time when you can take it up and come back and visit," "Australia is still a wonderful place to come and bring your family and enjoy your holidays"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In hindsight, I would not have taken that trip knowing what I know now,"

qt Sunday, January 12, 2020 10:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

southwalesargus Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

southwalesargus Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

southwalesargus Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

belfasttelegraph Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

belfasttelegraph Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

belfasttelegraph Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are a large number of people involved in assessing and making sure these payments get out and in the odd case there may be circumstances that need to be rectified and I want to give you that assurance that is being acted on with the Minister overseeing that very carefully and very clearly,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This destabilising behaviour is a threat to Australian interests in the region,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

worcesternews Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

worcesternews Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

worcesternews Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This destabilising behaviour is a threat to Australian interests in the region,"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are a large number of people involved in assessing and making sure these payments get out and in the odd case there may be circumstances that need to be rectified and I want to give you that assurance that is being acted on with the Minister overseeing that very carefully and very clearly,"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

thecourier Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

thecourier Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

thecourier Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

chesterfirst Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

chesterfirst Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

chesterfirst Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There is obviously a need for a national review of the response,"

standard Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison added : "I think that is what would be necessary and I will be taking a proposal through the cabinet to that end, but it must be done with consultations with the states and territories"

standard Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

qt Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The sheer sense of loss, pain, hurt, grief, frustration, fear, particularly well away from the fires where we've seen also that terrible loss of the young girl as the result of an asthma attack," "This has I think, created an environment where people for the first time have wanted to see a more direct involvement of the federal government in responding to these national disasters"

bordermail Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The point I'm making is the state governments have worked closely with the ADF and there is no criticism by me of that at all,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In hindsight, I would not have taken that trip knowing what I know now,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "the irony of all of this was my original intention was to holiday on the South Coast for two weeks" "I had to change that arrangement because I was supposed to be on my way to India for that visit to see Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, and then [Japan] Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Anthony Albanese ) : "I’d texted Anthony Albanese on my way out the door so I wasn’t being secretive (about the trip)"

watoday Sunday, January 12, 2020 9:39:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We want to reduce emissions and do the best job we possibly can and get better and better and better at it,"

msn-uk Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Anthony Albanese ) : "I’d texted Anthony Albanese on my way out the door so I wasn’t being secretive (about the trip)"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The Morrison government governs for all Australians and was democratically elected by Australians to get on with the job of securing Australia’s future in the face of the many challenges our nation faces, both domestic and international”

watoday Sunday, January 12, 2020 6:59:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The point I'm making is the state governments have worked closely with the ADF and there is no criticism by me of that at all,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In hindsight, I would not have taken that trip knowing what I know now,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "the irony of all of this was my original intention was to holiday on the South Coast for two weeks" "I had to change that arrangement because I was supposed to be on my way to India for that visit to see Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, and then [Japan] Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This should be one of the important steps going forward,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Prime Ministers are flesh and blood too, in how they engage with people,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Anthony Albanese ) : "I’d texted Anthony Albanese on my way out the door so I wasn’t being secretive (about the trip)"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It is my intention to meet and beat that target,"

yahoo-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 1:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "There are things I could have handled on the ground much better,"

dailyadvertiser Sunday, January 12, 2020 1:04:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are obviously working closely with the Canadian government ... but there are many other nationalities that have similarly lost loved ones and citizens in this terrible event,"

illawarramercury Friday, January 10, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are obviously working closely with the Canadian government ... but there are many other nationalities that have similarly lost loved ones and citizens in this terrible event,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Look, we have covered that on a number of occasions now,"

RTERadio Friday, January 10, 2020 8:08:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are obviously working closely with the Canadian government ... but there are many other nationalities that have similarly lost loved ones and citizens in this terrible event,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I told her 'do you need a hand, I'm a paramedic', and she said 'yes, can you look after this chap?"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "He didn't look well. His health deteriorated and he went into cardiac arrest"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Our family has suffered a recent bereavement and all the while I was giving CPR I was thinking 'they cannot lose another one'"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've spoken to him today and he is bright and very grateful to myself, the crew and off-duty nurse. "I told him he owes me a bag of chips"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “Look, we have covered that on a number of occasions now,”

thehindu Friday, January 10, 2020 6:38:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Look, we have covered that on a number of occasions now,"

straitstimesSG Friday, January 10, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “I’ve given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately,” “In the event that they are needed in the wake of what we hope we will not see today, but we must prepare for today”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There’ll be the reviews that take place as you’d expect and I’ve indicated in response to questions that we’ll be working closely with state and territory authorities on how they’re undertaken,” “The links and implications here have been acknowledged”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “What we’ve got here is the single largest federal response to a bushfire disaster nationally that the country has ever seen,” “The government’s responding to an unprecedented crisis with an unprecedented level of support”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I think that is getting well ahead of events and it's not helpful to speculate,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is difficult to come to the conclusion at this point that there was some sort of intentional act here,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is a terrible, terrible event and we'll provide whatever support we can,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What the government is doing is remaining committed to the mission that we've set ourselves - that is to combat Daesh through our involvement in the coalition based out of Iraq,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Our priority right now is the safety and security of Australians along with all other coalition personnel," "There were no casualties or losses that were suffered there yesterday"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately in the event that they are needed,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a lot of work going on with that yesterday," "That has been already taking place on Kangaroo Island but that's obviously hampered at present because of the fire front that they are confronting there"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Of course global changes in the environment and the climate have a broader impact on the world's weather systems," "What we've always said though is you cannot link any single emissions reduction policy of a country, whether it's Australia or anywhere else, to a specific fire event – that's just absurd and to suggest it's the case would be simply wrong"

tvnz Friday, January 10, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What the government is doing is remaining committed to the mission that we've set ourselves - that is to combat Daesh through our involvement in the coalition based out of Iraq,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Our priority right now is the safety and security of Australians along with all other coalition personnel," "There were no casualties or losses that were suffered there yesterday"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is difficult to come to the conclusion at this point that there was some sort of intentional act here,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is a terrible, terrible event and we'll provide whatever support we can,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I think that is getting well ahead of events and it's not helpful to speculate,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately in the event that they are needed,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a lot of work going on with that yesterday," "That has been already taking place on Kangaroo Island but that's obviously hampered at present because of the fire front that they are confronting there"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster,"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 10:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “I’ve given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately,”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There’ll be the reviews that take place as you’d expect and I’ve indicated in response to questions that we’ll be working closely with state and territory authorities on how they’re undertaken,” “The links and implications here have been acknowledged”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “What we’ve got here is the single largest federal response to a bushfire disaster nationally that the country has ever seen,” “The government’s responding to an unprecedented crisis with an unprecedented level of support”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison added : “It is part of Network Rail’s considerate approach to the protecting its lineside and to supporting wildlife and habitats on and around our infrastructure and another example of how we have and will continue to promote biodiversity and the wider environment through our work”

heraldscotland Friday, January 10, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "You can do both, there are longer term issues and shorter term issues,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "You can do both, there are longer term issues and shorter term issues,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 7:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately in the event that they are needed,"

maitlandmercury Friday, January 10, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a lot of work going on with that yesterday," "That has been already taking place on Kangaroo Island but that's obviously hampered at present because of the fire front that they are confronting there"

maitlandmercury Friday, January 10, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We don't want job destroying, economy destroying, economy wrecking targets and goals which won't change the fact that there are bushfires or anything like that in Australia,”

thehindu Friday, January 10, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "They will move and ensure they can provide support as swiftly as they can, but again, working in concert with local state and territory authorities,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, January 10, 2020 5:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster,"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 5:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We don't want job destroying, economy destroying, economy wrecking targets and goals which won't change the fact that there are bushfires or anything like that in Australia,”

Hindu Friday, January 10, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "They will move and ensure they can provide support as swiftly as they can, but again, working in concert with local state and territory authorities,"

bordermail Friday, January 10, 2020 4:56:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I think that is getting well ahead of events and it's not helpful to speculate,"

maitlandmercury Friday, January 10, 2020 3:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The intelligence that we have is similar to what our partners have, and that is there was nothing to suggest now at this point an intentional act,"

watoday Friday, January 10, 2020 3:00:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "These fires are burning and we're dealing with those fires but the drought I know continues to ravage,"

yahoo-au Friday, January 10, 2020 1:16:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That money goes to state governments today and I'm sure they'll deploy that to councils as soon as possible,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "a mood to understand, we've had a significant loss of life and that requires a proper response" "Whether that's though one inquiry [or more]...we want recommendations in the interim. You can do both [a federal inquiry and a royal commission], there are shorter term issues and longer term issues,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It will be a tough day throughout Victoria and NSW with severe to extreme fire danger,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We have had similar intelligence as our partners have,"

yahoo-au Friday, January 10, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That money goes to state governments today and I'm sure they'll deploy that to councils as soon as possible,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "a mood to understand, we've had a significant loss of life and that requires a proper response" "Whether that's though one inquiry [or more]...we want recommendations in the interim. You can do both [a federal inquiry and a royal commission], there are shorter term issues and longer term issues,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It will be a tough day throughout Victoria and NSW with severe to extreme fire danger,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've got to correct you there" "I was referring to lost volunteer firefighters when I made that remark on Kangaroo Island,"

qt Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "These payments will provide immediate assistance directly into the hands of local councils to rebuild roads and infrastructure, employ staff to help in recovery activities and hold events which bring the community together and bring tourists back to town,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The events of the last 48 hours ... we've had to look at very closely, and the national security committee has been meeting regularly on this issue,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The events of the last 48 hours ... we've had to look at very closely, and the national security committee has been meeting regularly on this issue,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The events of the last 48 hours ... we've had to look at very closely, and the national security committee has been meeting regularly on this issue,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “It (fires) will continue to go on until we can get some decent rain that can deal with some of the fires that have been burning for many, many months,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster," "We will work together (with state and territory governments) to ensure that there's an appropriate inquiry that addresses the broad gamut of issues that must be considered, as we come out of what has been a - just an awful natural disaster"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The government is fully aware of the needs, particularly in mental health," "I've seen the desolation and the impact not only on the residents but on those who have been directly involved in fighting these fires, and the first responders"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "At a global level, of course, global changes in the environment and the climate have a broader impact on the world's weather systems," "It is the policy of the Government to acknowledge the link between these events"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "One of the unfortunate things of the last few weeks has been, I think, the attempt to deliberately create a polarisation on this issue,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Australia is very committed to nuclear non-proliferation and particularly when it can get to the position of being weaponised to the extent that it appears that they have been seeking to achieve," "So it's important that we counter that threat and we'll play whatever constructive role we can do to achieve that. From where we're sitting, my own view is I think the President has summed up where it sits for now quite well"

brisbanetimes Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The situation overnight has stabilised – that is a very relative term in the Middle East – and the cessation of those immediate hostilities that we saw yesterday, and the nature of the statement also issued by the President today, as well as the intelligence that we have, means that we are in a position to continue to undertake the mission that we have set for ourselves in the Middle East and we remain committed to that, as do our other partners," "There is a strong uniformity of view about the partners and we remain together and working together to ensure not only the safety of our own people, but to also ensure that we are in a position to continue to build a stronger Iraq"

brisbanetimes Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've had my reservations about that arrangement but, frankly, it's better than anything else that's out there,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Australia is very committed to nuclear non-proliferation and particularly when it can get to the position of being weaponised to the extent that it appears that they have been seeking to achieve," "So it's important that we counter that threat and we'll play whatever constructive role we can do to achieve that. From where we're sitting, my own view is I think the President has summed up where it sits for now quite well"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The situation overnight has stabilised – that is a very relative term in the Middle East – and the cessation of those immediate hostilities that we saw yesterday, and the nature of the statement also issued by the President today, as well as the intelligence that we have, means that we are in a position to continue to undertake the mission that we have set for ourselves in the Middle East and we remain committed to that, as do our other partners," "There is a strong uniformity of view about the partners and we remain together and working together to ensure not only the safety of our own people, but to also ensure that we are in a position to continue to build a stronger Iraq"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've had my reservations about that arrangement but, frankly, it's better than anything else that's out there,"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We'll make further announcements on that, once those packages are finalised,"

watoday Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:25:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The government is fully aware of the needs, particularly in mental health," "I've seen the desolation and the impact not only on the residents but on those who have been directly involved in fighting these fires, and the first responders"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Her cause is not assisted by me or anyone else, for that matter, engaging in broader commentary on it,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are a lot of organisations that do a lot of fantastic work and we need to try and best align how they're all working together,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Her cause is not assisted by me or anyone else, for that matter, engaging in broader commentary on it,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I said the money would be flowing immediately and those million dollar payments will be sitting in the state governments' bank accounts tomorrow so they can immediately start distributing those out to those council areas,"

watoday Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “South Australia, particularly the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, have faced devastating losses and the bush fire threat is not over yet”

themirror Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “Thankfully, we've had no loss of life,”

yahoo-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison responded : “Two. Yes two, that's quite right. I was thinking about firefighters firstly,”

yahoo-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “It will continue to go on until we can get some decent rain that can deal with some of the fires that have been burning for many, many months,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The fires are still burning. And they’ll be burning for months to come,” “And so that’s why I outlined today that this is an initial, an additional, investment of two billion dollars. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “On New Year’s Eve, the world looks at Sydney. Every single year,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Two. Yes two, that's quite right. I was thinking about firefighters firstly,"

qt Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "With estimates of some 100,000 stock lost here on Kangaroo Island, this is a catastrophic event here for that sector,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I gave authority this morning to do what was necessary and to take what actions and decisions were necessary to protect ADF personnel and diplomatic staff,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “As 2019 draws to a close, the devastating impact of these terrible bushfires continues,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:37:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The treasurer and I have agreed that we will be bringing forward legislation to ensure the disaster payments people receive will be non-taxable,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "With estimates of some 100,000 stock lost here on Kangaroo Island, this is a catastrophic event here for that sector,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that," "We have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level. This length of season is of course, in many senses, unprecedented"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We expect more of that to continue in Victoria as the full devastation of the fires there becomes more evident,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I don't take it personally, I just see it as a sense of frustration and hurt and loss and anger at what is the ferocity of these natural disasters,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:15:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I tell you what I really want to acknowledge and that's how wonderful a country Australia is and on New Year's Eve that's what we tell the world with that amazing display about our optimism and our vibrancy,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:15:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Here in Victoria, every single request, every single proposal that has been put forward, we have been meeting them and we will continue to do that and the same is true in NSW,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "My simple request is to be patient, to have confidence in the state agencies,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison admitted : "the recovery need is going to be great, very great"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We're helping get more boots on the ground and giving people who've been out there for weeks some relief,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "They are involved in their local brigades, some of them, "

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "This basically equates to around 20 days of emergency services paid leave for self-employed people and for people working for small and medium-sized employers,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is about helping fight the fires," "This is about resourcing a firefighting effort, to ensure that the commissioner is in the best place possible to be able to do those call-outs"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is a nationally applicable approach," "I respect the premiers, I respect the fire commissioners in every state and territory. Should they wish to enter in this arrangement, if they believe it is appropriate, we will do so"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison replies ( about Andrew Denton ) : "Do any of you remember that show that Andrew Denton used to run? It was called Enough Rope," "Well that's what I think I'll give him"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "South Australia, particularly the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, have faced devastating losses,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The fire chiefs and state and territory governments know they have our full support,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It will be modelling its operations closely on the successful response provided to the North Queensland floods,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "This is a very prolonged fire season,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That ongoing support will be there at that level in the budget and going forward,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "My focus right now, to deal with the anxiety in the community, is to get support and supplies and getting people to safety and getting firefighters every support that they need,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We have had that discussion and the communications have been addressed,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Liberal Parti ) : "It wasn't a Liberal Party-sponsored ad, it was authorised by me. I'm the leader of the Liberal Party,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What this will mean, as a big employer, on top of what is done by the defence forces and some of the other agencies, is this will enable them to be able to commit more time in their brigades and relieve particularly those in small and regional towns,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I gave authority this morning, to do what was necessary and to take what actions and decisions were necessary to protect ADF personnel and diplomatic staff,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I gave authority this morning, to do what was necessary and to take what actions and decisions were necessary to protect ADF personnel and diplomatic staff," "At this stage, it is a matter of protecting and defending those Australians where they are and working closely with our partners in the region"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 6:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It's going to be a bruising royal commission,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Those vessels are returning to Mallacoota and I understand the Sycamore is already there and the Choules has been re-provisioned and will be making its way there also,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Two star emergency ADF national support co-ordinator Major General Elwood will have national authority over the ADF joint taskforces in each of the affected states working in co-operation to support state emergency authorities," "We already have two such taskforces established in New South Wales and in Victoria, a third will be stood up for South Australia, but particularly focusing on Kangaroo Island at present, as well as to support what is occurring in Tasmania, and if further are needed further will be established based on what we believe to be the requirement on a move forward basis in other states"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Here in Victoria, every single request, every single proposal that has been put forward, we have been meeting them and we will continue to do that and the same is true in NSW,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That ongoing support will be there at that level in the budget and going forward,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Liberal Parti ) : "It wasn't a Liberal Party-sponsored ad, it was authorised by me. I'm the leader of the Liberal Party,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I don't take it personally, I just see it as a sense of frustration and hurt and loss and anger at what is the ferocity of these natural disasters,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "South Australia, particularly the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, have faced devastating losses,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "These events they're very aware of and completely understand,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “They were bravely defending their communities with an unmatched spirit and a dedication that will forever set them apart amongst our most courageous Australians”

thesun Tuesday, January 7, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The fires are still burning. And they’ll be burning for months to come,” “And so that’s why I outlined today that this is an initial, an additional, investment of two billion dollars. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided”

yorkpress Monday, January 6, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The fires are still burning. And they’ll be burning for months to come,” “And so that’s why I outlined today that this is an initial, an additional, investment of two billion dollars. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided”

irishexaminer Monday, January 6, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is an initial and additional investment of $2 billion. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided," "We will meet every cost that needs to be met, we will make every investment that needs to be made, both to assist the response to this crisis and the recovery needs that follow. That is clearly the priority now"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 6, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've already taken a number of decisions in this area to streamline those payments – it's important that cash gets in people's hands as soon as possible,"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 6, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,"

watoday Monday, January 6, 2020 10:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It's a long road ahead and we will be with these communities every step of the way as they rebuild,"

thenational Monday, January 6, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is an initial and additional investment of $2 billion. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided," "We will meet every cost that needs to be met, we will make every investment that needs to be made, both to assist the response to this crisis and the recovery needs that follow. That is clearly the priority now"

theage Monday, January 6, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've already taken a number of decisions in this area to streamline those payments – it's important that cash gets in people's hands as soon as possible,"

theage Monday, January 6, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The $2 billion commitment is an additional cost, an initial commitment, and if further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 10:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," "We're focused on the financial cost, we're focused on the human costs and ensuring we can do everything we can, as quickly as we can, to support that recovery effort"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 10:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison claimed : "the surplus is of no focus to me"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 10:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Julie Bishop ) : "I was pleased to be part of a cabinet with Julie [Bishop] and put in place the mechanisms to achieve it,"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 6, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Julie Bishop ) : "I was pleased to be part of a cabinet with Julie [Bishop] and put in place the mechanisms to achieve it,"

smh Monday, January 6, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

illawarramercury Monday, January 6, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

illawarramercury Monday, January 6, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

qt Monday, January 6, 2020 8:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

qt Monday, January 6, 2020 8:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The $2 billion commitment is an additional cost, an initial commitment, and if further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," "We're focused on the financial cost, we're focused on the human costs and ensuring we can do everything we can, as quickly as we can, to support that recovery effort"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 6, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 6, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

yahoo-au Monday, January 6, 2020 7:04:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The $2 billion commitment is an additional cost, an initial commitment, and if further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," "We're focused on the financial cost, we're focused on the human costs and ensuring we can do everything we can, as quickly as we can, to support that recovery effort"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison admitted : "the recovery need is going to be great, very great"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 6, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison replied : "I should stress that there is no dispute in this country about the issue of climate change globally, and its effect on global weather patterns, and that includes how it impacts Australia. Because I have to correct the record here," "I have seen a number of people suggest that somehow the government does not make this connection. The government I lead has always made that connection and that has never been in dispute"

qt Monday, January 6, 2020 3:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison admitted : "the recovery need is going to be great, very great"

illawarramercury Monday, January 6, 2020 3:31:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

southwalesargus Monday, January 6, 2020 1:30:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

worcesternews Monday, January 6, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

wandsworthguardian Monday, January 6, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:23:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:18:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

independent-ie Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I want to stress the decisions we took yesterday and enacted yesterday were a statement all about the scale of this crisis,"

yahoo-au Sunday, January 5, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a breakdown in communications at the defence liaison level with the headquarters yesterday,"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:46:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,"

thenational Sunday, January 5, 2020 2:54:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a breakdown in communications at the defence liaison level with the headquarters yesterday,”

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a breakdown in communications at the defence liaison level with the headquarters yesterday,”

smh Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In many rural areas, [there are] fences to be rebuilt and carcasses of animals to be removed who have been caught in these fires," "That is a fairly grisly operation, but that needs to be done, and it needs to be done as soon as possible"

abc-au Sunday, January 5, 2020 7:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It will be modelling its operations closely on the successful response provided to the North Queensland floods,"

illawarramercury Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Plenty of people have blamed me, people have blamed the Greens, people have blamed... who knows? Blame doesn't help anybody at this time, and over analysis of those things is not a productive exercise," "The noise and blame and commentary and analysis on particular issues.. are a long way away from the main issue which we need to focus on"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Shane Fitzsimmons ) : "I will join the Premier of New South Wales and the RFS commissioner, Fitzsimmons, in New South Wales to look at that particular effort being undertaken by the Australian Defence Force,"

dailytelegraph Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Plenty of people have blamed me, people have blamed the Greens, people have blamed... who knows? Blame doesn't help anybody at this time, and over analysis of those things is not a productive exercise," "The noise and blame and commentary and analysis on particular issues.. are a long way away from the main issue which we need to focus on"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The fires are not over. The crisis is not over. There are months to go," "And particularly in the southern states and speaking to the Premiers in Tasmania and Victoria, there are more difficult seasons that come later in January and in February. So there is still a long way to go"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There will be no levy. We have been assuring that we have been in a position to deal with matters such as this," "We'll be committing everything that is needed and more as it is required"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The fires are not over. The crisis is not over. There are months to go," "And particularly in the southern states and speaking to the Premiers in Tasmania and Victoria, there are more difficult seasons that come later in January and in February. So there is still a long way to go"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There will be no levy. We have been assuring that we have been in a position to deal with matters such as this," "We'll be committing everything that is needed and more as it is required"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It will be modelling its operations closely on the successful response provided to the North Queensland floods,"

maitlandmercury Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:00:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The Prime Minister spoke with Premiers in fire-affected states before the announcement was made, as is the usual practice"

smh Sunday, January 5, 2020 1:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The Prime Minister spoke with Premiers in fire-affected states before the announcement was made, as is the usual practice"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have spent three to four months operating under the national set of arrangements the states and territories recommended and wanted," "Now I have said, 'We are doing this'"

qt Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I spoke to the paramedics and they were telling me how many ambulances they had and where all the senior citizens were," "I would not have known that I'm not criticising that but hadn't known that in a little town like Bega the paramedics were sitting there trying to co-ordinate getting elderly people to places where they're going to be less at risk"

qt Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Whoever wants one, whoever wants to shake the hand, whoever wants to flip the bird bring it on," "People are in different frames (of mind), some people need a hug. You just roll with it, you've still got to go out there people do want to see you"

qt Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The Prime Minister spoke with Premiers in fire-affected states before the announcement was made, as is the usual practice"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've been aware of their strong views about those things for many years and I think that speaks for itself,"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "People in these situations have a mix of emotions,"

RTERadio Saturday, January 4, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "People in these situations have a mix of emotions,"

RTERadio Saturday, January 4, 2020 3:44:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

oxfordtimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea, and puts more trucks to roll into support affected communities,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

belfasttelegraph Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea,"

RTERadio Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

itv Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

yorkpress Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "They will sail this afternoon, they will be located offshore from the fire-affected areas from tomorrow afternoon," "The Adelaide is fully equipped for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, is able to operate helicopters, 400 crew including medical staff, as well as 300 tonnes [of emergency relief supplies] which have been loaded up in recent days"

abc-au Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What she spoke to me about was the need for more local fire brigade support. That's what she raised with me when I was talking to her and I went on to meet a number of other people,"

yahoo-au Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “That will be a big focus of my efforts, particularly over the course of this month... and continuing to go out and listen to those on the ground and provide what comfort we can through making the visits,”

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a lot of work we were looking forward to doing at those meetings, both of those meetings,”

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “That will be a big focus of my efforts, particularly over the course of this month... and continuing to go out and listen to those on the ground and provide what comfort we can through making the visits,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a lot of work we were looking forward to doing at those meetings, both of those meetings,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

wandsworthguardian Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,"

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've been aware of their strong views about those things for many years and I think that speaks for itself,"

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The issue that is needed today is boots on the ground, planes in the air, ships at sea and trucks rolling into communities that have been impacted,"

dailyadvertiser Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that," "We have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level. This length of season is of course, in many senses, unprecedented"

dailyadvertiser Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,”

watoday Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “We've been aware of their strong views about those things for many years and I think that speaks for itself,”

watoday Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

itv Saturday, January 4, 2020 7:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

irishexaminer Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The issue that is needed today is boots on the ground, planes in the air, ships at sea and trucks rolling into communities that have been impacted,"

illawarramercury Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that," "We have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level. This length of season is of course, in many senses, unprecedented"

illawarramercury Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "These events they're very aware of and completely understand,"

illawarramercury Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "They will sail this afternoon, they will be located offshore from the fire-affected areas from tomorrow afternoon," "The Adelaide is fully equipped for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, is able to operate helicopters, 400 crew including medical staff, as well as 300 tonnes [of emergency relief supplies] which have been loaded up in recent days"

abc-au Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:16:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea, and puts more trucks to roll in to support affected communities,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The priority of this deployment is to assist in ensuring the safety of life, to support the evacuation of affected people, particularly in isolated communities and to provide assistance to isolated communities and support state-managed evacuation centres,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that, we must move forward first as a Commonwealth, particularly with the work of our defence forces, and then integrate with the local operations that are in place in those local communities,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea, and puts more trucks to roll in to support affected communities,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The priority of this deployment is to assist in ensuring the safety of life, to support the evacuation of affected people, particularly in isolated communities and to provide assistance to isolated communities and support state-managed evacuation centres,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that, we must move forward first as a Commonwealth, particularly with the work of our defence forces, and then integrate with the local operations that are in place in those local communities,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

watoday Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

theage Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

smh Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

smh Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

theage Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation," "While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

theage Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:43:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements. We report all the time what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

smh Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Every single one of the projects approved was eligible, every rule followed in relation to the program. The rules were followed. We are looking closely at the report,"

qt Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:01:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Hazard reduction is as important as emissions reduction,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I had an auction in Windermere Street, essentially a fairly run down old period home, the reserve on that one was $435,000 and it went for $485,000 and was purchased locally," "We are getting huge numbers of Melbourne investors who are loving period homes near the CBD. We also have the locals who love them, it's certainly our most competitive section of the buyers"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Without a doubt it is a sellers market,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Hazard reduction is as important as emissions reduction,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I had an auction in Windermere Street, essentially a fairly run down old period home, the reserve on that one was $435,000 and it went for $485,000 and was purchased locally," "We are getting huge numbers of Melbourne investors who are loving period homes near the CBD. We also have the locals who love them, it's certainly our most competitive section of the buyers"

bordermail Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Without a doubt it is a sellers market,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

Stuff Tuesday, January 21, 2020 1:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

theage Tuesday, January 21, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:46:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "You talk about action on climate change, that’s what that is. Hazard reduction is action to take account of the climate we’re living in, which is a more challenging environment over the next decade and beyond,"

smh Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are clear rules and transparency arrangements, we report all the time of what our emissions reductions are," "But across the country there is not a national system of reporting to track how hazard reduction is progressing"

smh Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I won't put up a carbon tax. I won't put up people's electricity prices and I will not wipe out a resources sector which millions of Australians depend on, particularly regional Australians,"

qt Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This thing can’t work in a competitive marketplace,”

hellenicshippingnews Monday, January 20, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I don’t know what he's talking about,"

watoday Monday, January 20, 2020 10:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Sports Australia write the cheque and ultimately authorise all the payments that go out in accordance with the rules, which is what the Auditor-General found was followed,"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 20, 2020 10:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “One in 13 Australian jobs rely on tourism and hospitality, so our $76 million investment is an urgent injection to help all those hotels, restaurants and cafes and tour operators get back on their feet,”

newstalkzb Monday, January 20, 2020 10:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There's been lots of commentary about and lots of stuff on social media and news agencies reporting social media as if it's truth, but that's not my focus," "My focus is getting help to people who need it right now in the bushfires"

qt Monday, January 20, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet,"

illawarramercury Monday, January 20, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Mr Morrison ) : "Mr Storey is a highly regarded industry professional with experience and deep subject matter expertise in the evolution and operation of debit cards, credit cards and payments systems,"

abc-au Monday, January 20, 2020 7:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison replied : “We do have something to talk about and that is people affected by bushfires,” “On Australia Day I will be saying thank you to every volunteer that has supported everyone through this terrible crisis”

yahoo-au Monday, January 20, 2020 5:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet,"

yahoo-au Monday, January 20, 2020 5:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There's been lots of commentary about and lots of stuff on social media and newsagencies reporting social media as if's truth, but that's not my focus,"

bordermail Monday, January 20, 2020 3:26:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet," "We are dealing with our climate policies in the same way as we took them to the election. We will meet and beat our emissions reduction targets"

theage Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Every single one of the projects approved was eligible, every rule followed in relation to the program. The rules were followed. We are looking closely at the report,"

theage Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The decisions were done in accordance with the process the minister set out, and that was that the minister made those decisions and they were actioned in an endorsing way by Sports Australia. That's how it worked"

theage Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. He doesn't know what's going on in the federal cabinet,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I don't accept that position at all,"

qt Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Longer, hotter, dryer summers and all the things that you mentioned are the terrible experience we've had and we can expect these sort of conditions into the future,"

qt Monday, January 20, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What I'm doing is taking the auditor-general's report seriously and clarifying the legal issues that were raised,"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 20, 2020 1:22:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Matt Kean ) : "Matt Kean doesn't know what he's talking about. Most of the federal cabinet wouldn't even know who Matt Kean was,"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 20, 2020 12:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This thing can't work in a competitive marketplace,"

4-traders Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We’re listening and acting on the advice of small-business leaders to get more cash into coffers, deliver tax relief, give businesses a single point of contact and expert advice as they rebuild and work together on longer-term recovery plans," "Getting small businesses back on their feet is critical"

theage Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This comprehensive package will make it easier for those who have suffered direct fire damage, or have been indirectly economically impacted following the bushfires, to get back back on their feet,"

yahoo-au Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We’re listening and acting on the advice of small-business leaders to get more cash into coffers, deliver tax relief, give businesses a single point of contact and expert advice as they rebuild and work together on longer-term recovery plans," "Getting small businesses back on their feet is critical"

watoday Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:02:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Australian tourism is facing its biggest challenge in living memory,"

abc-au Saturday, January 18, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "He was so concerned he contacted the police about the matter and also took preventative measures to increase the security of his company's drivers"

sundaymail Friday, January 17, 2020 9:40:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “He was so concerned he contacted the police about the matter and also took preventative measures to increase the security of his company’s drivers”

TheScotsman Friday, January 17, 2020 7:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I think that's what Australians would want to know coming out of this bushfire season, ultimately, that the resilience efforts that are being made at all levels are meeting the need,"

abc-au Friday, January 17, 2020 4:19:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is about sustaining our volunteer efforts by protecting them from financial loss,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 15, 2020 8:10:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What I have been seeking to stress, particularly in response to these most recent disasters, is there are a broader range of responses that go beyond just emissions reduction and that goes to climate resilience," "And we are in for longer, hotter, drier summers. That is an acknowledged position, always acknowledged by the government"

theage Wednesday, January 15, 2020 1:44:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Grants have been extended to farmers in all those areas for those eligible to help the community recover from the bushfires and we are working on assistance with small business,"

9news Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Right now it is all about focusing on the basics people need right now,"

9news Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We had people from all of these small communities all around the bushfire affected areas and it was great to hear them say what they needed on the ground,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Right now it is all about focusing on the basics people need,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison states : "I am familiar, from the outside, with the Northern Superior's properties, having been a significant shareholder for many years. Now, as a director, I can more directly interact with the Northern Superior team to unlock the outstanding economic potential within each of the properties"

4-traders Tuesday, January 14, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison states : "I am familiar, from the outside, with the Northern Superior's properties, having been a significant shareholder for many years. Now, as a director, I can more directly interact with the Northern Superior team to unlock the outstanding economic potential within each of the properties"

finanznachrichten-en Tuesday, January 14, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Citi ) : “They have made Agribusiness one of their tenets of news items and every now and then there is something being done on Agribusiness. I think to a large extent Citi FM requires our commendation, and we seek to partner Citi FM,”

CitiFMGhana Tuesday, January 14, 2020 3:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I want to congratulate Will on his leadership and the achievements of his government and thank him for his friendship and support," "Will has been not just a leader for Tasmania, but a tremendous friend and support to me"

theage Tuesday, January 14, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Over the course of the next week, the ministers are convening round tables, the Minister for Health in fact convened one on Friday, I'll be participating in one in particular on small business on Tuesday,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We need to get this cash in the hands of these producers so they can get on with the jobs that urgently need doing,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There is a bit of a false perception overseas the entire continent has been affected,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Over the course of the next week, the ministers are convening round tables, the Minister for Health in fact convened one on Friday, I'll be participating in one in particular on small business on Tuesday,"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We need to get this cash in the hands of these producers so they can get on with the jobs that urgently need doing,"

bordermail Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There is a bit of a false perception overseas the entire continent has been affected,"

bordermail Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've made it really clear that my focus is on delivering the recovery and support and what is needed now, and paying the price and the cost that is needed to be met here and now and at least over the next two years," "The impact on that budget will be very clear"

theage Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is about sustaining our volunteer efforts by protecting them from financial loss,"

abc-au Monday, January 13, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've been in direct contact at senior levels of the US administration,"

qt Monday, January 13, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This should be one of the important steps going forward,"

abc-au Monday, January 13, 2020 12:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "One of the unfortunate things of the last few weeks has been, I think, the attempt to deliberately create a polarisation on this issue,"

abc-au Monday, January 13, 2020 12:12:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "There are things I could have handled on the ground much better,"

yahoo-au Monday, January 13, 2020 6:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you're in a position to do so, then why not even let them keep it or, indeed, arrange for another time when you can take it up and come back and visit," "Australia is still a wonderful place to come and bring your family and enjoy your holidays"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In hindsight, I would not have taken that trip knowing what I know now,"

qt Sunday, January 12, 2020 10:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

southwalesargus Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

southwalesargus Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

southwalesargus Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

belfasttelegraph Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

belfasttelegraph Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

belfasttelegraph Sunday, January 12, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are a large number of people involved in assessing and making sure these payments get out and in the odd case there may be circumstances that need to be rectified and I want to give you that assurance that is being acted on with the Minister overseeing that very carefully and very clearly,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This destabilising behaviour is a threat to Australian interests in the region,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

worcesternews Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

worcesternews Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

worcesternews Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This destabilising behaviour is a threat to Australian interests in the region,"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are a large number of people involved in assessing and making sure these payments get out and in the odd case there may be circumstances that need to be rectified and I want to give you that assurance that is being acted on with the Minister overseeing that very carefully and very clearly,"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

thecourier Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

thecourier Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

thecourier Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “This is a longer-term risk framework model which deals with one of the big issues in response to the climate changing,”

chesterfirst Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Our Party ) : “The government’s policy is set by the Cabinet. Our party room has a broad range of views,”

chesterfirst Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a deep scar in the landscape that has been left right across our country,” “But I am also very mindful, as is the government, of the very real scars that will be there for quite a period of time to come for those who’ve been exposed to the trauma of these bushfires”

chesterfirst Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:51:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There is obviously a need for a national review of the response,"

standard Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison added : "I think that is what would be necessary and I will be taking a proposal through the cabinet to that end, but it must be done with consultations with the states and territories"

standard Sunday, January 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

qt Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The sheer sense of loss, pain, hurt, grief, frustration, fear, particularly well away from the fires where we've seen also that terrible loss of the young girl as the result of an asthma attack," "This has I think, created an environment where people for the first time have wanted to see a more direct involvement of the federal government in responding to these national disasters"

bordermail Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The point I'm making is the state governments have worked closely with the ADF and there is no criticism by me of that at all,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In hindsight, I would not have taken that trip knowing what I know now,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "the irony of all of this was my original intention was to holiday on the South Coast for two weeks" "I had to change that arrangement because I was supposed to be on my way to India for that visit to see Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, and then [Japan] Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Anthony Albanese ) : "I’d texted Anthony Albanese on my way out the door so I wasn’t being secretive (about the trip)"

watoday Sunday, January 12, 2020 9:39:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We want to reduce emissions and do the best job we possibly can and get better and better and better at it,"

msn-uk Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Anthony Albanese ) : "I’d texted Anthony Albanese on my way out the door so I wasn’t being secretive (about the trip)"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The Morrison government governs for all Australians and was democratically elected by Australians to get on with the job of securing Australia’s future in the face of the many challenges our nation faces, both domestic and international”

watoday Sunday, January 12, 2020 6:59:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The point I'm making is the state governments have worked closely with the ADF and there is no criticism by me of that at all,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In hindsight, I would not have taken that trip knowing what I know now,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "the irony of all of this was my original intention was to holiday on the South Coast for two weeks" "I had to change that arrangement because I was supposed to be on my way to India for that visit to see Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, and then [Japan] Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This should be one of the important steps going forward,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Prime Ministers are flesh and blood too, in how they engage with people,"

abc-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 4:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Anthony Albanese ) : "I’d texted Anthony Albanese on my way out the door so I wasn’t being secretive (about the trip)"

theage Sunday, January 12, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It is my intention to meet and beat that target,"

yahoo-au Sunday, January 12, 2020 1:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "There are things I could have handled on the ground much better,"

dailyadvertiser Sunday, January 12, 2020 1:04:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are obviously working closely with the Canadian government ... but there are many other nationalities that have similarly lost loved ones and citizens in this terrible event,"

illawarramercury Friday, January 10, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are obviously working closely with the Canadian government ... but there are many other nationalities that have similarly lost loved ones and citizens in this terrible event,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Look, we have covered that on a number of occasions now,"

RTERadio Friday, January 10, 2020 8:08:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are obviously working closely with the Canadian government ... but there are many other nationalities that have similarly lost loved ones and citizens in this terrible event,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I told her 'do you need a hand, I'm a paramedic', and she said 'yes, can you look after this chap?"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "He didn't look well. His health deteriorated and he went into cardiac arrest"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Our family has suffered a recent bereavement and all the while I was giving CPR I was thinking 'they cannot lose another one'"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've spoken to him today and he is bright and very grateful to myself, the crew and off-duty nurse. "I told him he owes me a bag of chips"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “Look, we have covered that on a number of occasions now,”

thehindu Friday, January 10, 2020 6:38:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Look, we have covered that on a number of occasions now,"

straitstimesSG Friday, January 10, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “I’ve given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately,” “In the event that they are needed in the wake of what we hope we will not see today, but we must prepare for today”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There’ll be the reviews that take place as you’d expect and I’ve indicated in response to questions that we’ll be working closely with state and territory authorities on how they’re undertaken,” “The links and implications here have been acknowledged”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “What we’ve got here is the single largest federal response to a bushfire disaster nationally that the country has ever seen,” “The government’s responding to an unprecedented crisis with an unprecedented level of support”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I think that is getting well ahead of events and it's not helpful to speculate,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is difficult to come to the conclusion at this point that there was some sort of intentional act here,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is a terrible, terrible event and we'll provide whatever support we can,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What the government is doing is remaining committed to the mission that we've set ourselves - that is to combat Daesh through our involvement in the coalition based out of Iraq,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Our priority right now is the safety and security of Australians along with all other coalition personnel," "There were no casualties or losses that were suffered there yesterday"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately in the event that they are needed,"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a lot of work going on with that yesterday," "That has been already taking place on Kangaroo Island but that's obviously hampered at present because of the fire front that they are confronting there"

theherald-au Friday, January 10, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Of course global changes in the environment and the climate have a broader impact on the world's weather systems," "What we've always said though is you cannot link any single emissions reduction policy of a country, whether it's Australia or anywhere else, to a specific fire event – that's just absurd and to suggest it's the case would be simply wrong"

tvnz Friday, January 10, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What the government is doing is remaining committed to the mission that we've set ourselves - that is to combat Daesh through our involvement in the coalition based out of Iraq,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Our priority right now is the safety and security of Australians along with all other coalition personnel," "There were no casualties or losses that were suffered there yesterday"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is difficult to come to the conclusion at this point that there was some sort of intentional act here,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It is a terrible, terrible event and we'll provide whatever support we can,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I think that is getting well ahead of events and it's not helpful to speculate,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately in the event that they are needed,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a lot of work going on with that yesterday," "That has been already taking place on Kangaroo Island but that's obviously hampered at present because of the fire front that they are confronting there"

portstephensexaminer Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster,"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 10:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “I’ve given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately,”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There’ll be the reviews that take place as you’d expect and I’ve indicated in response to questions that we’ll be working closely with state and territory authorities on how they’re undertaken,” “The links and implications here have been acknowledged”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “What we’ve got here is the single largest federal response to a bushfire disaster nationally that the country has ever seen,” “The government’s responding to an unprecedented crisis with an unprecedented level of support”

thenational Friday, January 10, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison added : “It is part of Network Rail’s considerate approach to the protecting its lineside and to supporting wildlife and habitats on and around our infrastructure and another example of how we have and will continue to promote biodiversity and the wider environment through our work”

heraldscotland Friday, January 10, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "You can do both, there are longer term issues and shorter term issues,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "You can do both, there are longer term issues and shorter term issues,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 7:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've given them very clear instructions that they are to stand ready to move and support immediately in the event that they are needed,"

maitlandmercury Friday, January 10, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a lot of work going on with that yesterday," "That has been already taking place on Kangaroo Island but that's obviously hampered at present because of the fire front that they are confronting there"

maitlandmercury Friday, January 10, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We don't want job destroying, economy destroying, economy wrecking targets and goals which won't change the fact that there are bushfires or anything like that in Australia,”

thehindu Friday, January 10, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "They will move and ensure they can provide support as swiftly as they can, but again, working in concert with local state and territory authorities,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, January 10, 2020 5:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster,"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 5:33:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We don't want job destroying, economy destroying, economy wrecking targets and goals which won't change the fact that there are bushfires or anything like that in Australia,”

Hindu Friday, January 10, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "They will move and ensure they can provide support as swiftly as they can, but again, working in concert with local state and territory authorities,"

bordermail Friday, January 10, 2020 4:56:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I think that is getting well ahead of events and it's not helpful to speculate,"

maitlandmercury Friday, January 10, 2020 3:49:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The intelligence that we have is similar to what our partners have, and that is there was nothing to suggest now at this point an intentional act,"

watoday Friday, January 10, 2020 3:00:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "These fires are burning and we're dealing with those fires but the drought I know continues to ravage,"

yahoo-au Friday, January 10, 2020 1:16:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster"

bbc Friday, January 10, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That money goes to state governments today and I'm sure they'll deploy that to councils as soon as possible,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "a mood to understand, we've had a significant loss of life and that requires a proper response" "Whether that's though one inquiry [or more]...we want recommendations in the interim. You can do both [a federal inquiry and a royal commission], there are shorter term issues and longer term issues,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It will be a tough day throughout Victoria and NSW with severe to extreme fire danger,"

smh Friday, January 10, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We have had similar intelligence as our partners have,"

yahoo-au Friday, January 10, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That money goes to state governments today and I'm sure they'll deploy that to councils as soon as possible,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "a mood to understand, we've had a significant loss of life and that requires a proper response" "Whether that's though one inquiry [or more]...we want recommendations in the interim. You can do both [a federal inquiry and a royal commission], there are shorter term issues and longer term issues,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It will be a tough day throughout Victoria and NSW with severe to extreme fire danger,"

theage Friday, January 10, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I've got to correct you there" "I was referring to lost volunteer firefighters when I made that remark on Kangaroo Island,"

qt Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "These payments will provide immediate assistance directly into the hands of local councils to rebuild roads and infrastructure, employ staff to help in recovery activities and hold events which bring the community together and bring tourists back to town,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The events of the last 48 hours ... we've had to look at very closely, and the national security committee has been meeting regularly on this issue,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The events of the last 48 hours ... we've had to look at very closely, and the national security committee has been meeting regularly on this issue,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The events of the last 48 hours ... we've had to look at very closely, and the national security committee has been meeting regularly on this issue,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We will continue to assess the situation but its tasking remains as I've previously outlined,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “It (fires) will continue to go on until we can get some decent rain that can deal with some of the fires that have been burning for many, many months,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

chesterfirst Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster," "We will work together (with state and territory governments) to ensure that there's an appropriate inquiry that addresses the broad gamut of issues that must be considered, as we come out of what has been a - just an awful natural disaster"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The government is fully aware of the needs, particularly in mental health," "I've seen the desolation and the impact not only on the residents but on those who have been directly involved in fighting these fires, and the first responders"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:49:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "At a global level, of course, global changes in the environment and the climate have a broader impact on the world's weather systems," "It is the policy of the Government to acknowledge the link between these events"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "One of the unfortunate things of the last few weeks has been, I think, the attempt to deliberately create a polarisation on this issue,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Australia is very committed to nuclear non-proliferation and particularly when it can get to the position of being weaponised to the extent that it appears that they have been seeking to achieve," "So it's important that we counter that threat and we'll play whatever constructive role we can do to achieve that. From where we're sitting, my own view is I think the President has summed up where it sits for now quite well"

brisbanetimes Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The situation overnight has stabilised – that is a very relative term in the Middle East – and the cessation of those immediate hostilities that we saw yesterday, and the nature of the statement also issued by the President today, as well as the intelligence that we have, means that we are in a position to continue to undertake the mission that we have set for ourselves in the Middle East and we remain committed to that, as do our other partners," "There is a strong uniformity of view about the partners and we remain together and working together to ensure not only the safety of our own people, but to also ensure that we are in a position to continue to build a stronger Iraq"

brisbanetimes Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've had my reservations about that arrangement but, frankly, it's better than anything else that's out there,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Australia is very committed to nuclear non-proliferation and particularly when it can get to the position of being weaponised to the extent that it appears that they have been seeking to achieve," "So it's important that we counter that threat and we'll play whatever constructive role we can do to achieve that. From where we're sitting, my own view is I think the President has summed up where it sits for now quite well"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The situation overnight has stabilised – that is a very relative term in the Middle East – and the cessation of those immediate hostilities that we saw yesterday, and the nature of the statement also issued by the President today, as well as the intelligence that we have, means that we are in a position to continue to undertake the mission that we have set for ourselves in the Middle East and we remain committed to that, as do our other partners," "There is a strong uniformity of view about the partners and we remain together and working together to ensure not only the safety of our own people, but to also ensure that we are in a position to continue to build a stronger Iraq"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I've had my reservations about that arrangement but, frankly, it's better than anything else that's out there,"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We'll make further announcements on that, once those packages are finalised,"

watoday Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:25:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We are a long way from the end of this crisis and this disaster,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The government is fully aware of the needs, particularly in mental health," "I've seen the desolation and the impact not only on the residents but on those who have been directly involved in fighting these fires, and the first responders"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Her cause is not assisted by me or anyone else, for that matter, engaging in broader commentary on it,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There are a lot of organisations that do a lot of fantastic work and we need to try and best align how they're all working together,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Her cause is not assisted by me or anyone else, for that matter, engaging in broader commentary on it,"

abc-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:06:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We remain committed to carrying on this important work,"

theage Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I said the money would be flowing immediately and those million dollar payments will be sitting in the state governments' bank accounts tomorrow so they can immediately start distributing those out to those council areas,"

watoday Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

bordermail Thursday, January 9, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “South Australia, particularly the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, have faced devastating losses and the bush fire threat is not over yet”

themirror Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “Thankfully, we've had no loss of life,”

yahoo-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison responded : “Two. Yes two, that's quite right. I was thinking about firefighters firstly,”

yahoo-au Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “It will continue to go on until we can get some decent rain that can deal with some of the fires that have been burning for many, many months,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The fires are still burning. And they’ll be burning for months to come,” “And so that’s why I outlined today that this is an initial, an additional, investment of two billion dollars. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “On New Year’s Eve, the world looks at Sydney. Every single year,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:28:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Two. Yes two, that's quite right. I was thinking about firefighters firstly,"

qt Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "With estimates of some 100,000 stock lost here on Kangaroo Island, this is a catastrophic event here for that sector,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:03:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I gave authority this morning to do what was necessary and to take what actions and decisions were necessary to protect ADF personnel and diplomatic staff,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:45:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “As 2019 draws to a close, the devastating impact of these terrible bushfires continues,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:01:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If you've booked accommodation and you're now seeking a refund, can you cut them a break in terms of, at the very least, on the timing of when you might expect to see a refund,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:37:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The treasurer and I have agreed that we will be bringing forward legislation to ensure the disaster payments people receive will be non-taxable,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "With estimates of some 100,000 stock lost here on Kangaroo Island, this is a catastrophic event here for that sector,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that," "We have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level. This length of season is of course, in many senses, unprecedented"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We expect more of that to continue in Victoria as the full devastation of the fires there becomes more evident,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I don't take it personally, I just see it as a sense of frustration and hurt and loss and anger at what is the ferocity of these natural disasters,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:15:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I tell you what I really want to acknowledge and that's how wonderful a country Australia is and on New Year's Eve that's what we tell the world with that amazing display about our optimism and our vibrancy,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:15:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Here in Victoria, every single request, every single proposal that has been put forward, we have been meeting them and we will continue to do that and the same is true in NSW,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "My simple request is to be patient, to have confidence in the state agencies,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison admitted : "the recovery need is going to be great, very great"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We're helping get more boots on the ground and giving people who've been out there for weeks some relief,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "They are involved in their local brigades, some of them, "

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "This basically equates to around 20 days of emergency services paid leave for self-employed people and for people working for small and medium-sized employers,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is about helping fight the fires," "This is about resourcing a firefighting effort, to ensure that the commissioner is in the best place possible to be able to do those call-outs"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is a nationally applicable approach," "I respect the premiers, I respect the fire commissioners in every state and territory. Should they wish to enter in this arrangement, if they believe it is appropriate, we will do so"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison replies ( about Andrew Denton ) : "Do any of you remember that show that Andrew Denton used to run? It was called Enough Rope," "Well that's what I think I'll give him"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "South Australia, particularly the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, have faced devastating losses,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The fire chiefs and state and territory governments know they have our full support,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It will be modelling its operations closely on the successful response provided to the North Queensland floods,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "This is a very prolonged fire season,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That ongoing support will be there at that level in the budget and going forward,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "My focus right now, to deal with the anxiety in the community, is to get support and supplies and getting people to safety and getting firefighters every support that they need,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "We have had that discussion and the communications have been addressed,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Liberal Parti ) : "It wasn't a Liberal Party-sponsored ad, it was authorised by me. I'm the leader of the Liberal Party,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "What this will mean, as a big employer, on top of what is done by the defence forces and some of the other agencies, is this will enable them to be able to commit more time in their brigades and relieve particularly those in small and regional towns,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I gave authority this morning, to do what was necessary and to take what actions and decisions were necessary to protect ADF personnel and diplomatic staff,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I gave authority this morning, to do what was necessary and to take what actions and decisions were necessary to protect ADF personnel and diplomatic staff," "At this stage, it is a matter of protecting and defending those Australians where they are and working closely with our partners in the region"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 6:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It's going to be a bruising royal commission,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Those vessels are returning to Mallacoota and I understand the Sycamore is already there and the Choules has been re-provisioned and will be making its way there also,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Two star emergency ADF national support co-ordinator Major General Elwood will have national authority over the ADF joint taskforces in each of the affected states working in co-operation to support state emergency authorities," "We already have two such taskforces established in New South Wales and in Victoria, a third will be stood up for South Australia, but particularly focusing on Kangaroo Island at present, as well as to support what is occurring in Tasmania, and if further are needed further will be established based on what we believe to be the requirement on a move forward basis in other states"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "Here in Victoria, every single request, every single proposal that has been put forward, we have been meeting them and we will continue to do that and the same is true in NSW,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "That ongoing support will be there at that level in the budget and going forward,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told ( about Liberal Parti ) : "It wasn't a Liberal Party-sponsored ad, it was authorised by me. I'm the leader of the Liberal Party,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "I don't take it personally, I just see it as a sense of frustration and hurt and loss and anger at what is the ferocity of these natural disasters,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "South Australia, particularly the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, have faced devastating losses,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "These events they're very aware of and completely understand,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

9news Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “They were bravely defending their communities with an unmatched spirit and a dedication that will forever set them apart amongst our most courageous Australians”

thesun Tuesday, January 7, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The fires are still burning. And they’ll be burning for months to come,” “And so that’s why I outlined today that this is an initial, an additional, investment of two billion dollars. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided”

yorkpress Monday, January 6, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The fires are still burning. And they’ll be burning for months to come,” “And so that’s why I outlined today that this is an initial, an additional, investment of two billion dollars. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided”

irishexaminer Monday, January 6, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is an initial and additional investment of $2 billion. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided," "We will meet every cost that needs to be met, we will make every investment that needs to be made, both to assist the response to this crisis and the recovery needs that follow. That is clearly the priority now"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 6, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've already taken a number of decisions in this area to streamline those payments – it's important that cash gets in people's hands as soon as possible,"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 6, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,"

watoday Monday, January 6, 2020 10:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "It's a long road ahead and we will be with these communities every step of the way as they rebuild,"

thenational Monday, January 6, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "This is an initial and additional investment of $2 billion. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided," "We will meet every cost that needs to be met, we will make every investment that needs to be made, both to assist the response to this crisis and the recovery needs that follow. That is clearly the priority now"

theage Monday, January 6, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've already taken a number of decisions in this area to streamline those payments – it's important that cash gets in people's hands as soon as possible,"

theage Monday, January 6, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The $2 billion commitment is an additional cost, an initial commitment, and if further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 10:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," "We're focused on the financial cost, we're focused on the human costs and ensuring we can do everything we can, as quickly as we can, to support that recovery effort"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 10:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison claimed : "the surplus is of no focus to me"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 10:12:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Julie Bishop ) : "I was pleased to be part of a cabinet with Julie [Bishop] and put in place the mechanisms to achieve it,"

brisbanetimes Monday, January 6, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Julie Bishop ) : "I was pleased to be part of a cabinet with Julie [Bishop] and put in place the mechanisms to achieve it,"

smh Monday, January 6, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

illawarramercury Monday, January 6, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

illawarramercury Monday, January 6, 2020 8:28:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "If further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

qt Monday, January 6, 2020 8:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

qt Monday, January 6, 2020 8:20:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The $2 billion commitment is an additional cost, an initial commitment, and if further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," "We're focused on the financial cost, we're focused on the human costs and ensuring we can do everything we can, as quickly as we can, to support that recovery effort"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The surplus is no focus for me," "What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 6, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 6, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have taken a number of decisions to streamline those payments to make sure cash gets into people's hands as soon as possible,"

yahoo-au Monday, January 6, 2020 7:04:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The $2 billion commitment is an additional cost, an initial commitment, and if further funds are required, further funds will be provided,"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," "We're focused on the financial cost, we're focused on the human costs and ensuring we can do everything we can, as quickly as we can, to support that recovery effort"

abc-au Monday, January 6, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison admitted : "the recovery need is going to be great, very great"

maitlandmercury Monday, January 6, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison replied : "I should stress that there is no dispute in this country about the issue of climate change globally, and its effect on global weather patterns, and that includes how it impacts Australia. Because I have to correct the record here," "I have seen a number of people suggest that somehow the government does not make this connection. The government I lead has always made that connection and that has never been in dispute"

qt Monday, January 6, 2020 3:44:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison admitted : "the recovery need is going to be great, very great"

illawarramercury Monday, January 6, 2020 3:31:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

southwalesargus Monday, January 6, 2020 1:30:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

worcesternews Monday, January 6, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

wandsworthguardian Monday, January 6, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

independent-ie-regional Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:23:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

pressandjournal Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:18:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,”

independent-ie Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:07:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I want to stress the decisions we took yesterday and enacted yesterday were a statement all about the scale of this crisis,"

yahoo-au Sunday, January 5, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There was a breakdown in communications at the defence liaison level with the headquarters yesterday,"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:46:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There has been a lot of blame being thrown around,"

thenational Sunday, January 5, 2020 2:54:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a breakdown in communications at the defence liaison level with the headquarters yesterday,”

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:26:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a breakdown in communications at the defence liaison level with the headquarters yesterday,”

smh Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "In many rural areas, [there are] fences to be rebuilt and carcasses of animals to be removed who have been caught in these fires," "That is a fairly grisly operation, but that needs to be done, and it needs to be done as soon as possible"

abc-au Sunday, January 5, 2020 7:54:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It will be modelling its operations closely on the successful response provided to the North Queensland floods,"

illawarramercury Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Plenty of people have blamed me, people have blamed the Greens, people have blamed... who knows? Blame doesn't help anybody at this time, and over analysis of those things is not a productive exercise," "The noise and blame and commentary and analysis on particular issues.. are a long way away from the main issue which we need to focus on"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said ( about Shane Fitzsimmons ) : "I will join the Premier of New South Wales and the RFS commissioner, Fitzsimmons, in New South Wales to look at that particular effort being undertaken by the Australian Defence Force,"

dailytelegraph Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Plenty of people have blamed me, people have blamed the Greens, people have blamed... who knows? Blame doesn't help anybody at this time, and over analysis of those things is not a productive exercise," "The noise and blame and commentary and analysis on particular issues.. are a long way away from the main issue which we need to focus on"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The fires are not over. The crisis is not over. There are months to go," "And particularly in the southern states and speaking to the Premiers in Tasmania and Victoria, there are more difficult seasons that come later in January and in February. So there is still a long way to go"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There will be no levy. We have been assuring that we have been in a position to deal with matters such as this," "We'll be committing everything that is needed and more as it is required"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The fires are not over. The crisis is not over. There are months to go," "And particularly in the southern states and speaking to the Premiers in Tasmania and Victoria, there are more difficult seasons that come later in January and in February. So there is still a long way to go"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "There will be no levy. We have been assuring that we have been in a position to deal with matters such as this," "We'll be committing everything that is needed and more as it is required"

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:13:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "It will be modelling its operations closely on the successful response provided to the North Queensland floods,"

maitlandmercury Sunday, January 5, 2020 4:00:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The Prime Minister spoke with Premiers in fire-affected states before the announcement was made, as is the usual practice"

smh Sunday, January 5, 2020 1:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The Prime Minister spoke with Premiers in fire-affected states before the announcement was made, as is the usual practice"

theage Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:58:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We have spent three to four months operating under the national set of arrangements the states and territories recommended and wanted," "Now I have said, 'We are doing this'"

qt Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "I spoke to the paramedics and they were telling me how many ambulances they had and where all the senior citizens were," "I would not have known that I'm not criticising that but hadn't known that in a little town like Bega the paramedics were sitting there trying to co-ordinate getting elderly people to places where they're going to be less at risk"

qt Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Whoever wants one, whoever wants to shake the hand, whoever wants to flip the bird bring it on," "People are in different frames (of mind), some people need a hug. You just roll with it, you've still got to go out there people do want to see you"

qt Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The Prime Minister spoke with Premiers in fire-affected states before the announcement was made, as is the usual practice"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've been aware of their strong views about those things for many years and I think that speaks for itself,"

watoday Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "People in these situations have a mix of emotions,"

RTERadio Saturday, January 4, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "People in these situations have a mix of emotions,"

RTERadio Saturday, January 4, 2020 3:44:00 PM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

oxfordtimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea, and puts more trucks to roll into support affected communities,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

belfasttelegraph Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea,"

RTERadio Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:40:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

itv Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

yorkpress Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "They will sail this afternoon, they will be located offshore from the fire-affected areas from tomorrow afternoon," "The Adelaide is fully equipped for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, is able to operate helicopters, 400 crew including medical staff, as well as 300 tonnes [of emergency relief supplies] which have been loaded up in recent days"

abc-au Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "What she spoke to me about was the need for more local fire brigade support. That's what she raised with me when I was talking to her and I went on to meet a number of other people,"

yahoo-au Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:14:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “That will be a big focus of my efforts, particularly over the course of this month... and continuing to go out and listen to those on the ground and provide what comfort we can through making the visits,”

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a lot of work we were looking forward to doing at those meetings, both of those meetings,”

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 9:10:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “That will be a big focus of my efforts, particularly over the course of this month... and continuing to go out and listen to those on the ground and provide what comfort we can through making the visits,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “There was a lot of work we were looking forward to doing at those meetings, both of those meetings,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

wandsworthguardian Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,"

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "We've been aware of their strong views about those things for many years and I think that speaks for itself,"

smh Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The issue that is needed today is boots on the ground, planes in the air, ships at sea and trucks rolling into communities that have been impacted,"

dailyadvertiser Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that," "We have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level. This length of season is of course, in many senses, unprecedented"

dailyadvertiser Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The United States took this action based on their own information and they took that action without discussing it with partners,”

watoday Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “We've been aware of their strong views about those things for many years and I think that speaks for itself,”

watoday Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:05:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

itv Saturday, January 4, 2020 7:18:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,”

irishexaminer Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:55:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : "The issue that is needed today is boots on the ground, planes in the air, ships at sea and trucks rolling into communities that have been impacted,"

illawarramercury Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that," "We have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level. This length of season is of course, in many senses, unprecedented"

illawarramercury Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "These events they're very aware of and completely understand,"

illawarramercury Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : "They will sail this afternoon, they will be located offshore from the fire-affected areas from tomorrow afternoon," "The Adelaide is fully equipped for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, is able to operate helicopters, 400 crew including medical staff, as well as 300 tonnes [of emergency relief supplies] which have been loaded up in recent days"

abc-au Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:16:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea, and puts more trucks to roll in to support affected communities,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The priority of this deployment is to assist in ensuring the safety of life, to support the evacuation of affected people, particularly in isolated communities and to provide assistance to isolated communities and support state-managed evacuation centres,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that, we must move forward first as a Commonwealth, particularly with the work of our defence forces, and then integrate with the local operations that are in place in those local communities,”

theage Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison told : “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea, and puts more trucks to roll in to support affected communities,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The priority of this deployment is to assist in ensuring the safety of life, to support the evacuation of affected people, particularly in isolated communities and to provide assistance to isolated communities and support state-managed evacuation centres,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Mr Morrison said : “The scale of the fires is stretching resources on the ground and there are clearly communities that need additional help and in response to that, we must move forward first as a Commonwealth, particularly with the work of our defence forces, and then integrate with the local operations that are in place in those local communities,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT