That’s a wrap for Need to Know this Tuesday, November 29.

Here are some of today’s top stories:

China maintains zero-COVID amid protests: Beijing will not change its COVID-19 restrictions but will accelerate vaccinations for people aged above 80. It maintained the pandemic approach fit with rule of law amid protests across the country regarding the restrictions.

Split emerges among Nationals over Voice opposition: Nationals leader David Littleproud is facing a split over the party’s opposition to the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum. Former Veterans’ Affairs minister Andrew Gee today said he would campaign for the Voice and the leader of the West Australian division of the party, Mia Davies, said she would do the same.

Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire charged: Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire, who is at the centre of the corruption probe which led to Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation, has been charged by the Commonwealth.

Backlash grows against Nationals’ Voice rejection: The respected Indigenous leader has savaged the Nationals for rejecting the Voice to parliament, saying leader David Littleproud is playing to redneck voters.

Morrison to defend himself against censure: Scott Morrison intends to speak in defence of his five secret ministries during Wednesday’s censure motion, and has thanked his colleagues for their support in refusing to join Labor in condemning him.

Airport firefighters call nationwide strike in threat to travel: The aviation branch of the United Firefighters Union is planning a national strike from 6am to 10am on Friday, December 9, over resourcing concerns.