Australia politics live: Anthony Albanese hails tax cuts at unusual late press conference as Dunkley byelection looms

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The prime minister holds evening media conference to spruik passing of reforms through Senate. Follow the day’s news live

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the day in Canberra and beyond. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be bringing you the best overnight stories before Amy Remeikis takes over.

Muslims across Australia are preparing to observe Ramadan from next Sunday but some community leaders have backed out of the traditional state premiers’ dinners in protest against government responses to the Israel-Gaza war. Two peak Muslim bodies rejected invitations to iftar dinners hosted by the premiers of New South Wales and Victoria, reflecting broader community frustration.

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