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Scott Morrison is asked to sing the new version of the national anthem, along with Paul Kelly (the professor).
Morrison refused, and said “I think singing by prime ministers is the same as public exercise by prime ministers. It is best done in private”.
This is a simple change. I think it is a change that is very much in accordance with where Australians feel about these things.
It is not pretending to be anything more than it is stopped I think it has been well-received the country. There will be those who say it’s doesn’t go far enough and those who think it goes too far. That is democracy.”
Scott Morrison is asked if he can understand why not all Australians might feel “one and free” right now given restrictions on movement.
The prime minister said he understands the frustration associated with the border disruptions, but that “we are dealing with a pandemic”.
That hasn’t changed but it doesn’t change who we are as Australians.
These changes have been put in place by states for public health reasons and that is their purpose, not to divide Australia but to, in their decisions, seek to keep Australians safe.
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