Hello and welcome to our national news live coverage for Monday, June 22. Here are today’s main headlines.
Public supports house price falls: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s bid to make housing more affordable for young Australians has widespread support despite the pushback against his overhaul of the tax system, with new polling showing most voters are comfortable with a fall in house prices.
Starmer to resign: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears set to resign after cabinet ministers urged him to make way for rival leader Andy Burnham in a transition that could be announced as soon as Monday (London time).
WiseTech boss probed over sex, trafficking claims: Federal police are investigating billionaire businessman Richard White over claims that he exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex and that he provided false information on a visa application.
Trump threatens Iran with new attacks: US President Donald Trump has threatened to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal.
KPMG whistleblower speaks out: The former KPMG executive who revealed allegations that senior staff at the firm had used confidential material from major companies to win work says speaking out has had devastating consequences.
