Australia politics news live updates: Morrison got copy of report into Tudge allegations on 28 January; Dutton’s China comments ruled out of order
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Report into allegations against education minister was given to Scott Morrison last month; Peter Dutton's comments about China making a decision' who to back in federal election ruled out of order as question time begins; parliament marks anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations; at least 25 Covid deaths recorded. Follow all the day's news
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NSW treasurer Matt Kean is talking about the weekend's byelection results. He says:
This wasn't a referendum on the government ... these were four byelections that had unique issues in each of the seats.
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