Australia news live: Albanese to raise concerns over Chinese steel dumping; Grace Kim wins golf major in miraculous finish

From 43m ago Albanese to raise concerns over Chinese steel dumping at roundtable Anthony Albanese will raise Australian concerns over Chinese steel dumping as he urges industry leaders from both nations to work together to develop low-carbon steel production methods, AAP reports. At a roundtable of Australian iron ore producers and Chinese steelmakers in Shanghai on Monday, Albanese will call on China to address an oversupply of steel in the global market. ‘It is in both countries’ interests to ensure a sustainable and market-driven global steel sector,’ the PM will…

Australia news live: migrant visa bill passes parliament with Coalition clauses; Optus chief to front Senate hearing

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Australia politics live: ballooning rental prices to fuel inflation, Treasury says

From 31m ago Inflation in rental prices expected to increase: Treasury You may have noticed he mentioned rental increases there. It is not great news for that already tight market, according to Treasury: Rising housing costs remain a source of cost-of-living pressures for many households. Inflation in newly advertised rental prices has been rising sharply for around a year, reaching 10 per cent nationally in January. The national vacancy rate has reached a near-record low of around 1%. Despite the slowdown in population growth during the pandemic, underlying demand for…