Australia news live: Jane Hume says PM has shown ‘extraordinary lack of curiosity’ on alleged corruption on construction sites

Guardian World•Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:55 PM•2 min read

Meanwhile, cut to fuel excise to due end at midnight. Follow updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Icac should be ‘free of political interference’, deputy opposition leader says Jane Hume has said she will not comment on proceedings at the NSW anti-corruption commi...

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