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Australia news as it happened: AI’s workforce impact under the microscope; YouTube included in social media ban; Chalmers celebrates falling inflation; Albanese discusses recognising Palestine

YouTube will be captured in the social media ban for children under 16. Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond.

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Alexander Darling and Daniel Lo Surdo

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds up a medicare card during Question Time.

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Australia news as it happened: Albanese defends bulk-billing; Ley, Liberal senators resist calling Gaza situation ‘starvation’; NSW Police plan legal action to block Sydney harbour bridge protest

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July 29, 2025
Alexander Darling and Daniel Lo Surdo

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As it happened: Israeli embassy claims Gaza’s starvation crisis is false, Labor introduces cheaper medication bill; European Union reach 15 per cent trade deal with Trump;

Albanese is prepared to introduce new legislation, as Trump signs a new trade deal with the EU. Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

July 28, 2025
Daniel Lo Surdo and Angus Delaney

Palestinians pray beside the bodies of those killed during an Israeli airstrike at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, on Wednesday.

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As it happened: Wong doesn’t rule out recognising Palestinian state; Albanese blasts Israel over Gaza ‘catastrophe’ in damning statement; Coalition blames Hamas for aid disruptions

American negotiators are returning home after Gaza ceasefire talks collapsed. Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

July 25, 2025
Daniel Lo Surdo and Angus Delaney

Does Anthony Albanese (right) really want to follow Donald Trump’s lead on defence spending?

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As it happened: US beef ban lifted after Trump demands; Morrison tells US Congress Australia ‘going to sleep’ on China threat; top court makes key climate ruling

Labor will continue with its legislative reform on Thursday. Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond.

July 24, 2025
Daniel Lo Surdo and Angus Delaney

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As it happened: Leaders clash in first question time; Trump’s new submarine chief a critic of Australia

Labor will introduce its first legislation of the 48th parliament on Wednesday. Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond.

July 23, 2025
Angus Delaney and Daniel Lo Surdo

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial ahead of the opening of the 48th Parliament in Canberra.

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As it happened: Israel condemned by federal government, Australian allies over Gaza aid deaths; Labor grilled on Xi meeting

Anthony Albanese will embark on his new political agenda on Tuesday as parliament returns. Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond.