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Australia news LIVE: 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
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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
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