Australia news live: most incomes going backwards, says thinktank; high rents hit essential workers

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A report by Australia Institute shows 93% of economic growth accrues to top 10%, while study says housing cost makes living alone impossible for some

Good morning and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be bringing you some of the top stories before my colleague takes the reins.

Our lead story this morning concerns the Australian army’s response to the Brereton inquiry into alleged war crimes. Guardian Australia has learned from a freedom of information request that the culture within the special forces will be reviewed regularly from now on. In addition, the defence force will update its policy on time away from the battlefield to ease stress.

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