Australia politics live: Albanese faces more questions over $6m golf club grant; Chalmers says Coalition was ‘doing better under Sussan Ley’

The Australian Labor government is facing more questions about a $6 million grant given to a golf club. This grant has sparked controversy, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being asked to explain the decision. The opposition, led by Jim Chalmers, is also criticizing the government, saying they were doing better under the previous minister, Sussan Ley. The focus on this grant is a distraction from the government's efforts to combat the growing black market for tobacco, which is a serious issue for the economy.

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The Australian government's introduction of new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco is a domestic issue. It is unlikely to have a significant impact on the market.

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