In a move that screams 'I have nothing to hide, but please don't look too hard,' Queensland cabinet minister Tim Mander has denied any wrongdoing and referred himself to election authorities over electoral enrolment allegations. The federal police now have the pleasure of sorting through what promises to be a thrilling paperwork mystery.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is keeping everyone guessing about the fuel excise cut, refusing to rule out an extension as the Middle East conflict continues its reign of terror on global oil markets. 'We'll do an assessment closer to the day,' Albanese said, adding that the cut is 'very costly but has made a difference.' He noted that people have stopped asking him about fuel supplies, which is either a sign of success or collective exhaustion.
In other news that definitely doesn't involve politicians, Melbourne's Avalon Airport domestic terminal was evacuated this morning after a suspicious item was found during screening. Victoria police attended, detained an individual, and are now managing the matter - leaving passengers to contact Jetstar about their flights and ponder the joys of 'safety precautions' that result in delays. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available, or as the universe allows.