Australia news live: Delta Goodrem hits the stage in Eurovision semi; Angus Taylor accused of ‘dog whistle’ budget reply

By Martin Farrer · The Guardian World

Australian pop star performs song Eclipse in second semi-final before Sunday’s final. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Meanwhile, on with some more serious news. Speaking on the 7:30 Report last night, Opposition leader Angus Taylor said under a Coalition government the number of migrants allowed in the country will be tied to the number of houses built. If I may answer - it will be below 200,000. There’s no doubt about that. And then the right mix will depend on the circumstances of the time. What is clear, what is clear, is that the number of students in this country has been at record levels. Continue reading...