Daily brief
The US has lifted sanctions against UN rapporteur Albanese, marking a shift in policy. Australia has joined international condemnations of Israel's treatment of flotilla activists, with Penny Wong calling the actions 'shocking and unacceptable'. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese believes a focus on a certain T-word, not tax, will secure him a third term.
Penny Wong stated that Australia's fight against China in the Pacific 'will never be done'.
Australia has backed a landmark UN climate change ruling while others attempt to block it.
A Sydney council has introduced new park fees for dog walkers and gender reveals.