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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Martin Farrer

Morning Mail: ‘White shirt guy’ plans to sue police, households count rate cost, tennis boycott threat

Derek Jones sits in his home on Sydney's lower North shore
Derek Jones attended a rally to protest the visit of Israeli president Issac Herzog. His lawyer will file a civil claim alleging he was assaulted by NSW police. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

Morning everyone. We have an exclusive story today on the “white shirt guy” whose struggle with police at a protest against Isaac Herzog in Sydney became global news, and who now plans to sue for what he alleges was an unprovoked assault. Many Australians will be feeling poorer after the latest rate hike, and it’s yet another blow for would-be homebuyers. Plus, we have everything you need to know about this weekend’s Farrer byelection.

Elsewhere, the Middle East ceasefire is barely holding after a fresh barrage of Iranian missiles, we take a look at America’s real-life nomadland, and could tennis stars boycott the grand slams?

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