Liberal MP Julian Leeser tells a press conference he wanted to tell his children: "Your father stood up for something he believes in & that's really important & something we should all do." There's a $$$ cost - wipes abt $50,000 off his salary. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

"I want to see a Voice in the Constitution. I want the referendum to succeed" - outgoing Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser on quitting the Liberal frontbench to campaign for a Yes vote on the Voice

Statement on Leeser resignation.

On AM - Global recession fears rise in gloomy IMF outlook. Treasurer Jim Chalmers heads to Washington busy managing expectations that Australia will sidestep a hard economic landing ABC News IMF #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/4bQz4

A brilliant visual representation of Stage 3 tax cuts. abc.net.au/news/2023-04-2…

Sen Penny Wong on with me on ‘AM’ on RN shortly to give details

Front page of The Age today.

“It is a Kafkaesque nightmare that just as police witnesses were tearing her apart at the inquiry for not handing over her phone, persons unknown were preparing to leak the phone’s contents to journalists.”

🚨 Robodebt royal commission statement - “it recommends referrals of individuals for civil and criminal prosecution.” 990 pages, 57 recommendations Report to be available online shortly

Big changes set to be announced to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sources say. Premier up at 930. ABC Melbourne

The ABC understands Premier Dan Andrews will announce the Commonwealth Games will be cancelled and will not go ahead in Victoria in 2026 because of funding issues ABC Melbourne #springst

Hang it in the Louvre 🖼️ #Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone

This moment.

The Hon. Minister For Defence Of Australia

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What a life and contribution. Mary-Louise McLwas was a trusted, measured and insightful voice. A leader in her field. Always gracious and kind. Mary-Louise McLaws, renowned epidemiologist who helped guide Australia through the pandemic, dies aged 70 abc.net.au/news/2023-08-1…

A compromise has been reached Ben Carroll will be deputy premier, leaving Jacinta Allan to become the next premier of Victoria #springst

From the Federal Court's media office re #BruceLehrmann defamation judgment: OFFICIAL We have experienced some technical difficulties.  Will advise re a resumption.

Meanwhile today, Spotlight confirms Mark Llewellyn has left Seven.