Morrisonâs India ban is another cynical election ploy
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May 8, 2021 â 12.05am
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I disagree with David Croweâs conclusion (âPM in denial over travel ban backlashâ, May 7). Itâs working out exactly as Scott Morrison planned it, since his main focus now is the election he must call by May 2022. Harsh statements about jail and fines makes him look tough. Thatâs a vote-winner. Dog-whistles get nods of approval from dog-whistle fanciers. His statement that itâs unlikely anyone will be jailed suggests (to the gullible) that he has a softer side (he doesnât), that heâs listened (he hasnât) or that heâs consulted Jenny (pitch to female voters). The announcement of restarting flights relaxes anxious folk, who forget his tendency to announce things six times but do nothing. Now he sits back and watches his approv