Australia politics live update: George Christensen to stand for One Nation; Scott Morrison confronted by activist
Former Liberal National MP George Christensen announces he will run for Pauline Hanson’s party after changing his mind about quitting politics; NSW records eight Covid deaths. Follow the day’s news live
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Adam Bandt, the Greens leader, will also be talking about the Greens’ tax and Medicare plans at the National Press Club today, as Sarah Martin reports:
The Fireproof protests continue in Sydney:
