Australia news live: Dutton criticised for ‘lack of understanding of modern workplaces’ after flagging plans to axe DEI public sector roles

In a speech the opposition leader said culture, diversity and inclusion advisers ‘do nothing to improve the lives of everyday Australians’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCyclone threat looms in northern Australia as drenched region braces for yet more rainNorth Queensland is on cyclone watch with three tropical lows given a chance of developing in the coming days, bringing heavy rain that has flooded roads and homes. Continue reading...

Australia news live: Dutton criticised for ‘lack of understanding of modern workplaces’ after flagging plans to axe DEI public sector roles

In a speech the opposition leader said culture, diversity and inclusion advisers ‘do nothing to improve the lives of everyday Australians’. Follow today’s news live

Cyclone threat looms in northern Australia as drenched region braces for yet more rain

North Queensland is on cyclone watch with three tropical lows given a chance of developing in the coming days, bringing heavy rain that has flooded roads and homes. Continue reading...