Good morning. The dust is only just beginning to settle after Saturday’s voice referendum defeat. Indigenous leaders have asked for a week of silence for Australians to reflect on the role of racism and prejudice in the no result. The Albanese government will consider new steps to close the gap and reboot reconciliation. One option is a new short-term policy advisory group to report directly to the prime minister. In the meantime, focus is likely to shift towards state-based voice and treaty arrangements.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as Israel seeks out Hamas targets with ongoing airstrikes and its forces mass on the border ahead of an expected ground incursion. As displaced Palestinian civilians continue attempts to evacuate from northern Gaza, Egypt is now moving more troops to Gaza’s southern border.
