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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: Matildas lose second World Cup match, Housing stoush could give Albanese double dissolution trigger; Australian cricket team makes gains against England
The Matildas are in danger of a World Cup group exit after a loss to Nigeria, the Australian cricket team now has the chance to force a series victory and Victoria looks to planning and housing policy overhaul.
- by Alex Crowe and Angus Dalton
Australia news as it happened: Victoria wins multibillion-dollar Defence contract, IBAC report released, Matildas to take on Nigeria
A report from Victoria’s anti-corruption agency following an investigation centred on development approvals by a council in Melbourne’s south-east will be released this morning and the Matildas are preparing for their World Cup group clash against Nigeria without key strikers Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler.
- by Alex Crowe and Anthony Segaert
As it happened: Key inflation figures released today; Labor MP says Assange could cut deal to secure freedom
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will announce key quarterly inflation figures today, while cost-of-living pressures force Australians to shop around for food staples such as bread.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Voice to parliament No campaign to bypass Victoria, discussion continues over Labor’s industrial relations laws
Three prominent campaigners against the Voice to parliament say Victoria is not needed to block the constitutional change, while just half of universities are supporting a Yes vote.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Angus Dalton
As it happened: Labor touts new plan to help casual workers become permanent; inflation tipped to fall to lowest level since 2021
Inflation is poised to fall to its lowest level since 2021, and thousands of casuals could choose to become permanent employees under a new Labor IR plan.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Australia news as it happened: Officials knew about Commonwealth Games cost blowout months ago; FIFA Women’s World Cup begins in Australia, NZ
Victorian Treasury officials knew in April that Commonwealth Games costs had doubled, and the Matildas have won their opening FIFA Women’s World Cup match.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Anthony Segaert
As it happened: Three dead, including gunman, in NZ shooting; former Labor leader Simon Crean farewelled in Melbourne state funeral
Families could be encouraged to rent spare rooms to international students, and power bills are likely to remain high due to the El Niño weather system.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Angus Dalton