Australia politics live: PM tells question time teen social media ban ‘about protecting people’; Chalmers and Taylor clash on inflation

Coalition targets Anthony Albanese and Labor over cost of living. Follow today’s news live

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Dan Tehan outraged over tattered flag after devastating winds

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan is continuing to moonlight as Australia’s flag hall monitor.

While values are still rising at the national level, albeit at a slowing pace, beneath the headline figure, we’re starting to see some weakness, particularly in Victoria. Continue reading...