That’s a wrap – thank you for reading the Need to Know blog today. These were some of the main stories:

• Bowen challenges Coalition to nuclear debate: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has advised Australians to “get some popcorn shares” after Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen challenged opposition energy spokesperson Ted O’Brien to a National Press Club debate on the Coalition’s nuclear policy.

• Chalmers has a ‘terrific relationship’ with Bullock: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Treasurer Jim Chalmers has a terrific relationship with the RBA after revelations that he pressured Michele Bullock and Philip Lowe on how they spoke publicly about issues.

• Dutton defends Trump’s slip-up: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says not everyone understands acronyms after US President Donald Trump was confused about what AUKUS meant when asked by a reporter.

• UK will step up on Ukraine, Starmer tells Trump: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had discussed with Donald Trump a Ukraine peace deal that would be tough and fair, and that Britain was prepared to put boots on the ground and planes in the air to support it.

• ‘What does that mean?’ Trump asked about AUKUS: Donald Trump seemed to be unaware of Australia’s AUKUS military pact with the United States and Britain during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House.