Australia news live: O’Brien claims Ley won’t face challenge for Liberal leadership; extreme heat warning for Victoria

Deputy opposition leader says he is ‘very disappointed’ by Coalition split but ‘we are where we are’. Follow today’s news liveO’Brien says Albanese known for being ‘soft and weak’ on representing Australian interestsO’Brien was asked about some of US president Donald Trump’s recent comments targeting Nato, and if prime minister Anthony Albanese had pushed back hard enough against such remarks.The prime minister is renowned for being particularly soft and weak when it comes to representing Australia’s interests internationally. I think he’s know well known for being such. …While nothing he said was wrong necessarily, I think that those people who have had their loved ones serve and die would have expected something a little bit more strong.I believe those comments were wrong. I believe they were out of line. I believe Australia deserves better from our closest ally, and especially the family and the loved ones of the 47 Australians who were killed in Afghanistan. Continue reading...