Australia news live: Julian Leeser urges Labor to offer asylum to Iranian women’s football team

Follow today’s news headlines liveAustralia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW begins search for private partner to help build Sydney’s second major film studioThe NSW government has opened expressions of interest for the location and management of a prospective new major film studio in Sydney, offering public land for private companies’ development as part of the scheme.Sydney is already a popular destination for international film production … Beyond Hollywood, there is large demand for Bollywood films in Australia, with Indian filmmakers continuing to use the visually striking look of Australia in their films.We know the demand is there, and there’s a critical need [for] more studio space.This second film studio will create new job opportunities for the sector, support local stories, provide huge economic benefit and attract international blockbusters to the state. NSW is, after all, the place for every story.The best option at the moment – because the airspace is only open on an ad-hoc basis, the safety authorities in those countries have to make an assessment of when it’s safe to fly – the best option is for Australians to take commercial flights. Now, we’ve seen that some of those flights haven’t been full. We’ve seen the cost of tickets. We’re pretty disappointed by that, to be honest. And we’ve made that disappointment known to the airlines. Continue reading...