Analysis
The fires dividing the nation
Scott Morrison will face pressure in the party room to address climate change as the fires and prolonged drought become an incendiary public issue.
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent
As he surveyed smouldering Kangaroo Island on Wednesday, the idyllic South Australian holiday haven, Scott Morrison issued a simple plea.
"Australia is open, Australia is still a wonderful place to come and bring your family and enjoy your holidays. Even here on Kangaroo Island, where a third of the island has obviously been decimated – two-thirds of it is open and ready for business."
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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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