Good evening. Here is a recap of Monday's top stories, June 1.
One Nation Surges in Poll
A new survey suggests One Nation has become the most popular party in the country. Barnaby Joyce stated that if the party gained power, it would eliminate “most of” Labor’s budget. Tony Abbott, the newly appointed Liberal party president, commented that the poll indicated the Coalition was “obviously” in competition.
Property Market Cooling
Auction clearance rates have dropped and house prices fell in some cities. Treasurer Jim Chalmers downplayed the role of Labor’s budget in this trend but suggested it might be a “good thing” for first-time buyers. However, Andrew Hastie noted that the decline would not be “all that encouraging” for recent buyers.
Queensland School Attack Plot
Police reported that a 13-year-old boy allegedly planned an attack on a Queensland school.
Ben Roberts-Smith Visits Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos have remained silent after alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith visited the NRL team’s dressing rooms on Sunday.
IBAC Overhaul in Victoria
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a major reform of the state’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission.
Melbourne Film Festival Hacked
The Melbourne International Film Festival revealed that nearly 27,000 customers’ personal data—but not financial information—had been accessed in a cyberattack.
Olympic Site Protests
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli stated that protesters at a Brisbane Olympic site were moved on for their own safety.
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