AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman says the eight large-scale batteries will allow Australia to wean off coal; Tanya Plibersek says Australia is now an environmental global leader. Follow updates here.
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson issues stringing rebuke of Nationals’ decision to oppose Voice to parliament; AG Mark Dreyfus still confident referendum can succeed. Follow updates here.
Dominic Perrottet says there’s not one area across NSW that’s not at risk of flooding; SES perform 222 rescues, receive more than 900 calls for help in 24 hours. Follow updates here.