Australia’s anti-lockdown movement reached federal parliament this week, when a rogue Coalition MP took to the floor to blast public health measures used to limit the spread of Covid-19.

The comments highlight growing divisions in the government over Australia’s national approach to the pandemic.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the challenges Scott Morrison is facing from his own side, and why he’s unwilling to openly confront them. 

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

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