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As it happened: National housing target to be increased; Matildas prepare for Women’s World Cup semi-final clash with England
Housing on the agenda for national cabinet meets in Brisbane, Australia prepares for the Matildas to play England and four Australians found after being lost at sea.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
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Australia news as it happened: Missing Australians found floating in Indonesian waters; Voice support slips again
Commonwealth Bank tips interest rates will fall in the next year, a survey finds voters cut their support for the prime minister over Voice, and the housing debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Anthony Segaert
As it happened: Thousands of ALP members take climate challenge to PM; US ambassador flags Assange plea deal
The US envoy to Australia says there could be a plea deal for Julian Assange, Labor members will push for more climate action and the housing debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Australia news as it happened: Outgoing RBA boss says interest rates could climb; Joe Biden to host PM in October at White House
RBA governor Philip Lowe will face his last grilling by federal MPs, Anthony Albanese will visit White House in October and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Anthony Segaert
Australia news as it happened: Joe Biden to host PM for official US visit; Coalition pushes nuclear energy plan
Anthony Albanese wants approvals sped up for housing projects near transport routes, the Nationals’ leader is backing nuclear energy and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Angus Thomson
As it happened: Labor leaders aim for national plan to boost renters’ rights; Coral bleaching alert for Great Barrier Reef
Labor leaders are aiming for a deal to strengthen renters’ rights, the Great Barrier Reef is at risk of coral bleaching and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Shane Drumgold unable to practise in ACT after resignation; WA repeals Aboriginal heritage laws
Anthony Albanese hopes to meet China’s president in India, ACT could prosecute Shane Drumgold in Lehrmann inquiry fallout and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Angus Dalton
As it happened: PM flags meeting with Xi Jinping next month; Sofronoff report highlights ACT Police mistakes in Lehrmann investigation
The prime minister warns there will be one chance to vote for Voice, top ACT prosecutor hits out at Lehrmann inquiry after resignation and housing debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
As it happened: Bruce Lehrmann to sue ACT over handling of Higgins case; Dutton labels PM ‘incompetent’ on Voice
Government considering using super in aged care solution, Peter Dutton labelled the prime minister as ‘incompetent’ on Voice and the debate on housing continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Sarah Keoghan
Australia news as it happened: ADF helicopter crash remains found; Brittany Higgins sued by Linda Reynolds for defamation
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 and Anthony Segaert
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