Australia politics live: Labor’s big reforms face test as parliament returns; national cabinet to debate fuel security
Summary
Australia’s Labor government is facing questions about falling house prices as Parliament returns, aiming to balance support for first-time home buyers with protecting current homeowners. The government is also preparing for a potential bird flu outbreak affecting wildlife and is starting the search for new anti-corruption commission leaders after recent resignations.Key Facts
- Labor MPs are managing concerns about falling house prices in some Australian cities.
- A recent poll showed 54% of Australians support lower house prices.
- Treasury modeling predicted slower housing price growth to help younger buyers enter the market.
- Environment Minister Murray Watt confirmed Australia is well prepared for a possible bird flu outbreak but warned it could impact wildlife significantly.
- A case of the H5N1 bird flu virus was found in a wild bird in Western Australia, but not near poultry farms.
- The government is looking for new leaders for the National Anti-Corruption Commission after Paul Brereton resigned.
- The selection process for new commissioners will be open, competitive, and merit-based, with candidates reviewed by a special panel and parliamentary committee.
- Applications for the new anti-corruption commissioners close on July 13.
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