Australia news LIVE: Brittany Higgins sued by Linda Reynolds for defamation; Debate over housing bill continues
Record numbers of Australians are taking on second jobs, skyrocketing premiums prompt government to expand insurance inquiry and the housing debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle
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As it happened: NSW Labor Minister resigns, referred to ICAC; PM casts doubt on Commonwealth’s role in future treaty negotiations
The RBA held interest rates for a second month, draft changes to Labor’s election platform point to treaty move and housing bill returns to parliament.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: RBA holds interest rates for second consecutive month; Morrison lashes out at robo-debt ‘political lynching’
The Reserve Bank chose to hold interest rates steady for a second consecutive month, while Scott Morrison lashes out at robo-debt ‘political lynching’.
- by Caroline Schelle and Angus Thomson
As it happened: Marles confirms ADF members killed in Taipan crash; Possible RBA rate hike sparks recession fears
Australia’s army boss says the Taipan helicopters will fly again after crash, economists warn another rate rise could lead to recession and housing bill to be reintroduced.
- by Caroline Schelle and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
As it happened: 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria cancelled; PM approval rating drops
The official Yes and No cases for the Voice have been submitted, Anthony Albanese approval rating slips and concerns remain about unemployment figures.
- by Caroline Schelle, Angus Thomson and Lachlan Abbott
Australia news LIVE: No campaign submits text for Voice referendum to AEC; ACTU boss warns unemployment not answer to inflation
Union warns unemployment is not the answer to inflation, minister defends the government’s proposed misinformation laws and Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Australia news LIVE: Michele Bullock to become RBA governor as Philip Lowe’s tenure ends; Federal Nationals MP allegedly sent death threats
Man to face court over alleged death threats to federal Nationals MP, RBA governor decision is imminent and Voice to parliament debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Olivia Ireland
Australia news as it happened: PM offers 30 more Bushmasters to Ukraine at NATO; Voice to parliament debate continues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered Ukraine 30 more Bushmasters, former judge slams sealed robo-debt section and the Voice to parliament debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Anthony Segaert
As it happened: Ben Roberts-Smith to appeal Nine defamation loss; RBA governor decision imminent
Ben Roberts-Smith will appeal Nine defamation loss, the treasurer will decide who will be the next RBA governor and Australia’s trade talks with the EU stall.
- by Caroline Schelle and Angus Dalton
As it happened: PM distances himself from Paul Keating’s NATO comments; Abortion pill prescriptions to be expanded
Anthony Albanese to fly to the Vilnius for NATO summit, government services minister says robo-debt victims could sue ministers and PwC bans political donations.
- by Caroline Schelle and Angus Thomson
As it happened: PM in Europe for NATO summit as Paul Keating labels alliance boss a ‘supreme fool’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Europe for talks, Paul Keating lashes the NATO boss and WeChat warned over failure to front parliament.
- by Caroline Schelle and Caitlin Fitzsimmons