And that’s a wrap this Thursday evening
Here is what kept us busy today:
After our exclusive story about the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, taking a charter flight to an event where he spoke about the cost-of-living crisis, the PM Anthony Albanese said he would not criticise Dutton for doing his job.
The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission announced it will “inquire” into the watchdog’s recent decision not to investigate the six individuals referred by the royal commission into robodebt.
The Greens called for Australia to respond to what it called the “state of Israel’s crimes”.
Commenting on two police officers who have been charged after allegedly assaulting a 92-year-old man, NSW police commissioner, Karen Webb, said “it appears to be the case” that the person who called the police may have been suffering from dementia.
Business groups have not reacted well to Dutton’s intention to ditch the 2030 emissions targets. While it can’t be happy with the plans, either, Climate 200 has seen a surge in donations since news of Dutton’s plans emerged.
Thank you for joining us and we’ll see you again tomorrow.
Good night.
Updated
One dead in Brisbane apartment fire
A man has died and a woman has serious injuries after after a blaze tore through a home in Brisbane’s inner north.
Firefighters were called to the Albion property at 4:25pm, where a fire had engulfed the unit at the rear of a unit complex.
Queensland Police confirmed a man who had been treated with life-threatening injuries died.
Queensland Ambulance took a female, aged in her 30s, with head, facial, hand and foot burns to Royal Brisbane Women’s hospital. She is in a serious condition.
More than 10 crews are still on scene and continue to work to extinguish the fire, which is under control and has not spread to nearby properties.
Police have established a crime scene.
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