News live: Australia confers with New Zealand on Rafah and looming UN vote; Lehrmann trial costs decision due Friday
Australia has tended to move closely with New Zealand and Canada since December, when all three countries shifted together to vote in favour of an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Follow today’s news liveAnalysis: Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for PalestineGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastCFMEU welcomes funding of 15,000 fee-free construction Tafe places in budgetThe CFMEU has welcomed a funding boo