Australia news live: Albanese defends Anika Wells over reports of taxpayer-funded travel expenses; 20 fires still uncontained in NSW

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 13 min read 100% complete by Royce KurmelovsDecember 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM

AI Summary

long article 13 min

Australia is facing two major issues: bushfires in New South Wales (NSW) and scrutiny over taxpayer-funded travel expenses. The federal and state governments have announced disaster assistance for those affected by the NSW bushfires, particularly on the central and mid-north coasts, where at least 12 homes have been destroyed. Assistance will be available to small businesses, primary producers, and individuals who lost their homes. Twenty fires remain uncontained in NSW. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Albanese is defending Minister Anika Wells regarding reports about her travel expenses. Residents of Dolphin Sands in Tasmania are still unable to return home due to ongoing firefighting efforts.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

NSW ×450% Australia ×250% Chris Minns ×260% Anika Wells 70% Albanese ×280%

Keywords

bushfires 100% disaster assistance 80% nsw 80% firefighting efforts 60% evacuation 50% emergency accomodation 50% travel expenses 40% tasmania fire service 40%