Australia politics live: Pocock pushes back on CSIRO cuts as Labor insists it has not reduced funding; Thorpe criticises ‘outrageous’ search powers expansion in Victoria

A recent study by the Australian National University revealed that Peter Dutton's unpopularity has reached unprecedented levels, with voters citing a lack of inspiration and compassion as key deficiencies in his leadership. Additionally, the study indicated that voters trust the Labor party more than the Coalition to manage the economy effectively.

England's cricket team has been warned to prepare for challenging conditions at the Gabba, where 'wickets fall in clumps' under lights, following a disappointing first-Test defeat against Australia. The team lost five wickets for just 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second, raising concerns about their performance as the Ashes series continues.

Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, has been suspended from the Australian Senate for seven days following a controversial stunt where she wore a burqa while advocating for a ban on the garment. This act drew widespread condemnation from various political factions, including Labor and the Greens, who voted to censure her in response to the incident.

Labor MP Ed Husic has publicly diverged from his party to advocate for measures that would curb gas exporters' profits, calling for cheaper energy prices for Australian consumers. His stance aligns with an independent MP's motion aimed at addressing escalating energy costs on the east coast of Australia.

Environment Minister Murray Watt has indicated that negotiations are progressing between the Labor government and both the Coalition and the Greens regarding new environmental laws aimed at protecting nature. The discussions come amid calls for stronger protections and transparency in environmental governance, particularly following a redesign of the Bureau of Meteorology's website that raised concerns over costs and effectiveness.

The Labor government is poised to pass long-awaited nature laws this week, with negotiations ongoing with the Greens and Liberals to secure the necessary support for Senate approval. The government has indicated it can finalize a deal by Thursday, amid years of debate over environmental law reform.

Labor is advancing its universal childcare plan in Australia by introducing new laws that will require private operators to provide sensitive commercial data. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive national childcare system, as articulated by Jason Clare, who emphasizes the need for accurate and representative information to inform government reforms.