Australia news live: Albanese says Labor has been working on royal commission logistics ‘for weeks’ after criticism over not calling it earlier

Follow today’s news livePM announces federal royal commission into antisemitism in wake of Bondi beach attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAdelaide – a high of 39CCanberra – a high of 38CSydney – a high of 33CDarwin – a high of 32CMelbourne – a high of 31CBrisbane – a high of 29CPerth – a high of 28CHobart – a high of 25CThe NSW government says it has reduced funding uncertainty for domestic and sexual violence support, homelessness services and family programs, through an end to short-term contracts for the community services sector.We’re giving more security to local community organisations so they can focus on what they do best – supporting the children, families and communities who need them the most. Continue reading…