Rough seas ahead: why the government's James Cook infatuation may further divide the nation
- Written by Benjamin T. Jones, Lecturer in History, CQUniversity Australia
The Morrison government has committed $50million to celebrate next year's 250th anniversary of Cook’s landing at Kurnell on April 29, 1770.AAP/Marc McCormack
It is fitting that Scott Morrison represents the federal division of Cook, named after British explorer James Cook. First as treasurer, and now as prime minister, Morrison is committed...