Hello readers and welcome to the afternoon edition. Here’s how Wednesday is unfolding:
- Fruit grubs: Scott Morrison has unveiled harsh new penalties for people who contaminate food, a regime he wants Parliament to pass by tomorrow night.
- Local branch members in Warringah expressed ‘some displeasure’ with Tony Abbott says Christopher Pyne. Keep up with the latest from parliament in our live blog, PoliticsNow.
- A family home contaminated with lead was left without a roof as pregnant mum battled an insurer and builder who’d downed tools, the banking royal commission has heard. Stay informed on the latest as it happens in our live blog.