Senate uncertainty deepens after likely second High Court referral

One Nation senator Rod Culleton has become the second crossbencher to have the validity of his election tested in the High Court. A new report argues that gradually doubling the migration intake in the next four decades would give Australia a significant economic boost. One of Australia's most experienced property analysts is forecasting continued double-digit price gains for Sydney and Melbourne property next year, increasing the risk of a 2018 bust.

One Nation Senator Rodney Culleton after his maiden speech in the Senate, Canberra Source: AAP