The Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, has conceded the inner-northern Brisbane seat of Stafford to Labor following a closely contested byelection race. The result marks a significant moment in state politics, as the seat had been held by the Liberal National Party.
Federal Budget and Tax Debate
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has issued a stark warning about the opposition's proposal to index tax brackets, stating it would cost the federal budget a quarter of a trillion dollars over a decade. He emphasised that the government is already returning bracket creep to taxpayers through existing policies.
One Nation Defections
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has downplayed the defection of two high-profile Liberal Party members to One Nation, describing it as a personal choice. However, he faced scrutiny over his claim that billions could be saved by removing social welfare entitlements from non-citizens, including permanent residents, while refusing to provide specific figures.
Other Notable Stories
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Delta Goodrem for her fourth-place finish in the Eurovision Song Contest. Meanwhile, a Qantas flight from Australia to the US was forced to divert to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant. In Sydney, police are investigating a fatal fall in Castle Hill.
That concludes today's news. Our live blog returns tomorrow morning.
