Don Farrell

Donald Trump imposed new 12.5% tariffs on Australian exports, citing concerns over forced labour, but Australia's trade minister and Albanese government argue the tariffs are unjustified and inconsistent with their free trade agreement. Key Australian exports like beef and gold are reportedly exempt from the tariff regime.

Donald Trump imposed new 12.5% trade tariffs on Australian exports, citing concerns over forced labor practices. Australia's trade minister, Don Farrell, criticized the tariffs as unjustified and inconsistent with the US-Australia free trade agreement. The Albanese government stated that Australia's major exports like beef and gold will not be affected by the tariffs.

Bruce Lehrmann’s diary containing classified information is at the center of a court case. The federal government must declassify it before returning it to Lehrmann, who is suing officials over corruption allegations.