Australia news live: Albanese to target rightwing ‘race to the bottom’ at NSW Labor conference; first east coast bird flu case confirmed
Summary
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) has confirmed its first case of the H5N1 bird flu in a migratory seabird found on the coast. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to address the NSW Labor conference, defending recent tax changes and criticizing right-wing political groups.Key Facts
- NSW confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a giant petrel found near Hawks Nest on the coast.
- A total of six H5N1 cases have been confirmed in Australia, with tests ongoing on a seventh bird in Western Australia.
- The NSW government stated the virus has not spread to wild birds or commercial poultry and has a plan to manage the situation.
- Surveillance efforts include drones and ground inspections, with poultry producers urged to increase biosecurity.
- Prime Minister Albanese will defend federal tax reforms related to negative gearing and capital gains at the NSW Labor conference.
- Some local Labor branches support further tax reforms, including removing grandfathering for rental investors.
- Albanese will criticize a right-wing alliance between Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation parties at the conference.
- The Labor conference is preparing for upcoming state elections amid concerns about the rising influence of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
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