Coalition concedes it has work to do as One Nation continues to surge in the polls; tributes for a three-year-old killed in a Melbourne house fire; the Matildas prepare for the Women's World Cup.
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In this bulletin:
- The Coalition concedes it has work to do after a poll positions One Nation as Australia's most popular party
- Tributes for a three-year-old killed in a Melbourne house fire
- The Matildas prepare for the Women's World Cup.
The Coalition has conceded it needs to broaden its appeal, after a poll in the Australian Financial Review placed One Nation as the country's most popular party, in terms of primary votes.
The poll puts the Coalition's primary vote at 20 per cent, and Labor's at 28 per cent, while support for One Nation had risen four points to 31 per cent.
Coalition MP Dan Tehan says the result reflects general dissatisfaction with the government.
"Two thirds of the Australian people think the nation is heading in the wrong direction, and I think that's really telling. We've always known that we have a big job ahead of us. I thought it was a really bright spot that when it comes to economic management, the Coalition is pulling clearly ahead. Now we've just got to broaden that, and make sure in two years time when we present to the Australian people we have a compelling case across the board."
Speaking to 2GB radio, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has reiterated her belief she has what it takes to become the PM.
"Well, I’m not going to back away from it, you know, if I’m out there pushing as the leader of a political party, and pushing my policies, and telling people what I want to do for the country, and my country, I’ve got skin in the game, you know? This is my country. I'm not just here as a politician, I'm here as a representative of the people, having a voice. I’m sick and tired of the way things are going. And of course, do I have the ability to do it? You bet I have."
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Tributes are flowing for three-year-old Jordan Dashwood, who was killed in an early morning house fire in Werribee in Melbourne's southwest.
Jordan's mother and older brother managed to escape the property, but his father suffered severe burns while trying to save his son and remains in a coma in hospital.
It took 40 firefighters around an hour to subdue the inferno, and they found Jordan's body inside the home.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is urging the Coalition not to oppose Labor's budget measures in parliament this week.
Facing pressure over plans to wind back tax concessions for investments in property, shares and trusts, the government says it will cost the budget tens of billions in revenue if the changes are blocked.
Dr Chalmers says the Coalition's policies would detonate what he calls a multibillion dollar "debt bomb".
"We call on them to vote for these sensible changes when they come before the parliament. Last point I'd make is this: we've heard that the Coalition is preparing some kind of stunt when it comes to coming up with an excuse not to vote for Labor's tax cuts. We remind everyone that the opposition has already committed to $110 billion of uncosted and unfunded commitments over the forward estimates, and more than half a trillion dollars of unfunded, uncosted commitments over the medium term, as well."
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson has rejected these costings.
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A lawyer for a woman accused of travelling to Syria, joining the IS group and marrying a number of its members says she has renounced the terrorist group.
Rayann El Houli was charged by Australian Federal Police last week, with police alleging she only left when the group was defeated, and not due to any change in views.
The prosecution has raised concerns about El Houli's risk of endangering the community, claiming there was a lack of evidence she had renounced IS - but her lawyer says otherwise saying she wants nothing to do with the group.
She remains behind bars, with the bail application adjourned pending a risk assessment.
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And now to sport.
The Matildas are preaching the virtues of experience as they ramp up preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Meanwhile, the team's brightest young star, Mary Fowler, has won more silverware, with Manchester City thrashing Brighton in the women's FA Cup final to seal the league-cup double.
Her success has prompted questions over whether the Matildas would benefit from more young players.
As the Australian women's side prepare to play Mexico in two home friendlies, veteran defender Steph Catley says the older players are essential to the team's success.
"There's lots of chat around age, and bringing youth in. But I think we've still been able to do that, and I think the value of having experienced players around the team, you can't really replace that. It's leadership, it's knowledge of the game going into major tournaments, it's being calm in stressful moments, and making big decisions and taking the weight off the younger players to allow them to play with no stress and no pressure."
And that’s the latest from the SBS newsroom.
I’m Tee Mitchell
