Australia news live: Australia to give another $95m in military aid to Ukraine; illegal cigarettes sales to be part of official GDP

Richard Marles and Penny Wong say sanctions against Russia will be ramped up. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning. Nick Visser here to take the reins. Let’s giddy-up.The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has rejected the Reserve Bank’s suggestions the Australian economy may not be able to grow any faster.The government’s economic plan is about lifting the speed limits on the economy, trying to make it more productive [but] you can’t turn these things around overnight … Today’s numbers represent good progress. Continue reading...