Australia news LIVE: US, Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire, Trump yet to sign off; Opposition leader won’t say he regrets calling PM an ‘arrogant prick’
Australia's Treasurer has introduced legislation for a tax overhaul as part of the government's budget. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has defended his controversial remark about Prime Minister Albanese, which he later withdrew. Meanwhile, a woman has been charged with terrorism offences after returning from Syria, and passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship will face an extended quarantine period.
- ▪Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced the first tranche of legislation for a tax overhaul.
- ▪Opposition Leader Angus Taylor defended calling Prime Minister Anthony Albanese an 'arrogant prick' during question time.
- ▪A woman has been charged with terrorism offences after returning to Australia from Syria.
- ▪Passengers from a hantavirus-struck cruise ship will have their quarantine extended by three weeks.
- ▪The US and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire, pending President Trump's approval.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ U.S., Iran close in on agreement to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Iran and U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval — Japan Times
- ▪ Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval — Investing.com — News
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Pinned post from 6.45amGo to latestWhat’s making news todayBy Emily KaineHello and welcome to our live coverage of news from Australia and around the world. It’s Friday, May 29. Here’s what is making headlines today.Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced the first tranche of legislation to enact the tax overhaul announced in the government’s budget. A Senate inquiry will examine the proposed changes.This morning, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has defended his choice to call Prime Minister Anthony Albanese an “arrogant prick” during question time.
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