Look in the mirror: Labor heavyweight responds to Hanson’s ‘incitement’ claim

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland advised Pauline Hanson to reconsider her behavior following the leader's accusations against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor weighed in on the controversy, asserting that the prime minister was the divisive figure that had "divided Australians by race."

Taylor was also questioned about the One Nation party's success in the recent WA state by-election, where they won the previously safe Labor seat of Secret Harbour. The opposition leader stated, "No seat is safe in this environment and we should never take any seat for granted" as voters are feeling "angry and frustrated."

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor expressed his sympathy for those affected by the Nepal flood disaster, participating in a moment of silence with the local Nepali community. Around 1,000 people have lost their lives with thousands still missing, including 43 Australians.

The new joint committee on defence (PJCD) held its first public hearings, aiming to oversee defense agencies similar to the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security (PJCIS). The committee will focus on issues such as civil preparedness and resilience in handling potential conflicts.

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called for the federal government to permit telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying, arguing that too many terminally ill Australians are denied access due to geographical limitations. The prime minister's personal stance on the matter was deemed inappropriate for blocking a conscience vote.

Despite the ALP national conference backing the lifting of telehealth restrictions for voluntary assisted dying, the prime minister has maintained that mandatory face-to-face consultations serve as an essential safeguard.