Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce faced scrutiny over the party's housing policy during a Sky News interview. Senator Sean Bell struggled to clarify the policy on Sydney radio, leading to a call for him to provide a definitive answer later. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire with Israel, complicating the situation in Lebanon.
- ▪Barnaby Joyce was pressed for details on One Nation's housing policy during an interview.
- ▪Senator Sean Bell attempted to clarify the policy but was cut short by the radio host.
- ▪Hezbollah has rejected a peace agreement with Israel, demanding a complete withdrawal from Lebanon.
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Pinned post from 6.40amGo to latestWhat’s making news todayBy Alexander DarlingHello and welcome to our national news live blog for Friday, June 5.I’m Alexander Darling in our Melbourne newsroom, and here’s the story so far today:One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce was caught short on Sky News last night when Andrew Bolt pressed him for details of the party’s call to outlaw foreign ownership of housing in Australia. Bolt revealed that Joyce made calls after the interview to check the housing policy and then asked to re-record his answer.The minor party’s challenges continued whenSenator Sean Bell attempted unsuccessfully to clarify the policy on Sydney radio this morning: “You know what I’m going to do Sean,” said 2GB host Mark Levy, “I’m going to cut the interview short.
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