Good morning. The new prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign minister, Penny Wong, have arrived in Tokyo for high-level security talks with the US, India and Japan, which will focus on measures aimed at curbing China’s assertiveness in the region.
The Australian Electoral Commission says it has seen no evidence to support Clive Palmer’s election night accusation that staff were taking home ballots, describing the suggestion as “frustrating and disappointing”. The United Australia party cofounder stands by the claim, telling Guardian Australia a UAP candidate “followed the AEC officers to their houses” and recorded video of their movements. Palmer says his lawyers are preparing a legal challenge to the result of at least one division, and had two “independent witnesses” – other than the UAP candidate – who would give evidence under oath.
