Australia politics live: speculation grows that Fatima Payman may leave Labor despite rank-and-file support

At least six Labor branches have passed motions backing Payman in the past two days. Follow the day’s news live

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Rents in most major cities are either falling, stalling or growing at a slower pace, Australian Associated Press reports.

Low vacancy rates have pushed advertised rents higher for several months running but the latest report from real estate platform Domain shows conditions improving for renters.

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