Australia news LIVE: Teals in talks to form new political party; Flotilla activists return home; Antisemitism royal commission to recommence today
Teal independents in Australia are reportedly in advanced discussions to establish a new political party, potentially announced soon. A group of Australians detained by Israel after a flotilla incident is returning home, with allegations of mistreatment by Israeli forces. The antisemitism royal commission is set to resume today, focusing on security measures during a recent Jewish festival.
- ▪Teal independents are in talks to form a new political party led by MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall.
- ▪A group of Australians detained by Israel will return home today, with claims of mistreatment by Israeli forces.
- ▪The antisemitism royal commission will re-commence today, examining security at a Jewish festival where violence occurred.
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Pinned post from 6.45amGo to latestWhat’s making news todayBy Emily KaineHello and welcome to our national news live blog for Monday, May 25. My name is Emily Kaine, and I’ll be helming our coverage for the first part of the day. Here’s what is making headlines.Teal independents are in advanced talks to create a new political party that may be announced within weeks, sources close to the deliberations say, with MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall leading the push.More Australians who were detained by Israel after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted in international waters will return home today. Melbourne woman Gemma O’Toole was the first of 11 Australians to return last night, greeted by her parents and about 100 supporters.
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