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Malcolm Turnbull says an inquiry into Scott Morrison’s secret ministries must look at why seasoned staffers, bureaucrats failed to stop then-PM. Follow updates here.

Here are nine charts putting the latest labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics in perspective.

Nationals senator says secret Morrison move breached Coalition agreement; constitutional law expert says Governor-General David Hurley’s latest statement “evasive”. Follow updates here.

Former treasurer Scott Morrison and current Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy believed to be unaware of portfolio takeover; Morrison apologises “for any offence” to colleagues in lengthy social media post.

WATCH LIVE: NSW flood disaster report being released; John Howard labels Scott Morrison’s actions unwise, but doesn’t think it’s a constitutional crisis. Follow updates here.

The latest Politicians' perks news, articles and analysis from the Australian Financial Review

Richard Marles says ongoing military drills raise risk of “miscalculation” in Taiwan Strait; hits back at Chinese accusations that Australia is creating “new obstacles” to better ties. Follow updates here.

The latest Reserve Bank of Australia news, articles and analysis from Australian Financial Review

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said extending the fuel excise would worsen inflation, lift rates; Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the latest rates decision is difficult for homeowners. How the day unfolded.

Age readers discuss the first days of the session of the new federal parliament.