Federal Government rejects funding to fix dangerous cladding

The Victorian government has announced a $600 million package to fix dangerous cladding on hundreds of buildings around the state. Premier Daniel Andrews says the issue isn't isolated to Victoria, and is hoping the Commonwealth will meet half of the cost. But the federal government has rejected the proposal.

Grenfell Tower campaigners have urged the next prime minister to be on the right side of history ahead of the two-year anniversary of the fire. Source: Press Association