What we learned, Monday 6 February
Thanks for reading today, here’s a quick breakdown of the day’s biggest stories:
Senator Lidia Thorpe quits the Greens over her opposition to the Indigenous voice in parliament. The party is now expected to support the policy;
Anthony Albanese confirms alcohol bans will return in the Northern Territory;
Australian and Chinese trade ministers meet for first time in three years;
A push to refer Scott Morrison to a powerful parliamentary committee fails;
A NSW parliamentary probe into the appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro to a plum overseas posting finds the process that led to his hiring showed “all the trademarks” of a “job for the boys position”.
The Perrottet government will introduce mandatory cashless gaming in all NSW venues by the end of 2028; and
The local share market finishes lower ahead of tomorrow’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting, where another rate rise is expected.
We will see you here for more news tomorrow!
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Fire at Melbourne temple not suspicious: police
A cause of fire at a Buddhist temple in Melbourne’s south-east is not being treated as suspicious, Victoria police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to a building fire in Springvale South on Sunday night.
The fire caused significant damage to the building on Springvale Road when it caught alight about 8pm.
“The cause of the fire is yet to be determined but is not being treated as suspicious,” the spokesperson said.
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