News live: first case of bird flu in endangered Australian sea lion confirmed; WA police hunting for two men after Perth shooting
This news roundup covers the first confirmed case of bird flu in an endangered Australian sea lion and a police search following a Perth shooting. It also touches on fuel reserves and political commentary regarding public housing.
Why it matters
The spread of H5 bird flu to endangered marine mammals represents a significant ecological threat, while local crime and political debates remain top-of-mind for the Australian public.
And with that, we are going to put the blog to bed. Before we go, let’s recap the big headlines.
Energy minister Chris Bowen sought to reassure Australians about the nation’s supply reserves. He said Australia had 41 days worth of petrol in strategic reserve and 42 days worth of diesel. But he warned the escalating conflict in Iran would impact fuel prices.
Speaking on Insiders, communications minister Anika Wells defended the opt-out push for social media algorithms, saying it was a “sensible measure to try and deal with these emerging harms that are coming”.
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