ABC News is reporting that Australia's Prime Minister has expressed an "ideological disagreement" with the United States regarding a new anti-slavery tariff. It said the tariff is planned for dozens of countries that have allegedly failed to prevent slavery and forced labor.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to halt military action in President Donald Trump's conflict with Iran, delivering a rare rebuke to the president.
In domestic news, ABC News said an elderly couple in their 70s were critically injured and an alleged intruder was shot during a home invasion in northern New South Wales.
The federal government's budget bill passed the House of Representatives without amendment. It said the bill will require the support of the Greens to pass its next legislative step.
ABC News is also reporting that netizens in China are finding it increasingly difficult to access the open internet as virtual private networks, or VPNs, drop out. It said users continue to seek ways around Beijing's censorship. Separately, Australia and its partners in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that Chinese spies are using job platforms like LinkedIn to post fake advertisements to lure recruits with access to sensitive information.
The Canberra Liberals have distanced themselves from former leader Leanne Castley's allegation of a violent threat, describing the incident as an "animated discussion" that was quickly resolved.
A lawyer representing one of two Sydney nurses accused of making antisemitic threats via an online video chat app told a court their actions were "stupid things said by stupid people."
Finally, ABC News reported that notorious paedophile ex-magistrate Peter Liddy has been released from prison after serving a 25-year term for the sexual abuse of four children.