Australia news live: PM says he shouldn’t have gone on Bush Deep podcast; home sales to overseas buyers plunge

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly acknowledged that his decision to appear on the Bush Deep podcast was a mistake. The interview, which has been colloquially referred to as 'melon-gate,' prompted the Prime Minister to state that he needs to improve his performance and accountability moving forward.

In separate economic developments, Australia has experienced a significant decline in home sales to overseas buyers. These events coincide with broader political discourse, including comments from government officials regarding the necessity for the Israeli government to demonstrate greater accountability.