Squiz Quiz – 8 April 2022

1. It’s been a bumpy road to the start of the election campaign for PM Scott Morrison, after news broke about a nasty preselection battle for the NSW seat he ended up winning in 2007. What seat does he hold?

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Morrison’s opponent at the time, Michael Towke, accused Morrison of running a dirty tricks campaign to undermine his candidacy.

2. Which state’s Premier resigned out the blue this week?

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Tassie Premier Peter Gutwein said he had “nothing left in the tank” after governing through the pandemic.

3. In response to horrific allegations of war crimes committed in Ukraine, the West has enforced sanctions against Russia that target its energy sector for the first time. How much gas does Europe import from Russia?

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Russia should be punished for its “deliberate campaign” to kill and torture civilians.

4. Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan is clinging to power after his government successfully blocked a no-confidence vote that could have seen him removed. Before entering politics, what profession propelled Khan to fame?

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Khan’s party has dissolved the parliament and called a fresh election.

5. Speaking of South Asia, which other country in the region has been experiencing civil unrest this week?

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The entire cabinet - except for the PM and his brother who’s the President - resigned during the week.

6. Which nation is set to trial the world’s biggest 4-day work week pilot?

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More than 3,000 employees at 60 businesses will run from June to December to examine how a new working structure could be implemented.

7. Which wealthy American and avid Twitter user took a 9% stake in the social media company this week?

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Analysts say the move is less about the money and more about being able to exert power and influence.

8. The biggest story in sport this week was surely Tiger Woods’ comeback at the US Masters. When did the US star last win at Augusta?

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Woods had a very bad accident last year that nearly saw him have his right leg amputated, just as he was recovering from major back surgery.

9. Which Aussie musician picked up a gong at the Grammys this week?

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The trio took out Best Dance Recording for their hit track ‘Alive’.

10. Which Hollywood actor joined forces with a Aussie/Kiwi alcohol company to release a new range of low-alcohol wine?

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The new ‘Sevenly’ range is keeping up with the NOLO times…

Squiz Quiz - 8 April 2022

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