Australia news live: NSW corruption inquiry hears of lengths allegedly gone to by witnesses to avoid scrutiny

Per the Guardian's live coverage, Australia's day in news includes a New South Wales corruption inquiry hearing testimony about the lengths some witnesses have allegedly gone to in order to avoid scrutiny. The political calendar also featured an interview with Barnaby Joyce—the Nationals leader and former deputy prime minister—discussing refugee resettlement in Armidale and immigration policy, including One Nation's position that immigrants who do not speak English should not be permitted to settle in Australia.

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