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7.31am GMT

A privilege to move a vote of thanks to my good friend & colleague, @MathiasCormann, tonight following his outstanding 2020 Sir Robert Menzies lecture. pic.twitter.com/qnawv5FF1Z

7.08am GMT

Opposition communications spokeswoman Michelle Rowland has responded to the resignation of Christine Holgate as Australia Post chief executive today, saying the circumstances which led to her departure are regrettable".

Scott Morrison mustered up all the confected outrage in the world about $20,000 on watches, yet when his own ministers rort taxpayers he turns a blind eye.

The Australia Post board is stacked with Liberal party hacks and mates of Scott Morrison. Even on their best day, you wouldn't call these Liberal directors the C-team.