Australia news live: Richard Marles left adrift as UK counterpart quits hours before scheduled visit to naval yard

Australia’s defence minister had been due to visit a naval base in Portsmouth with British defence secretary John Healey. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has defended remarks he made about Angus Taylor, saying he has no issue with wealthy Australians - but maintained the opposition leader is disconnected from the reality of the housing market.In a speech on Thursday, Chalmers said Taylor was born “at the top of the ladder”.Not at all. I want more people to succeed in our economy and in our society...Angus Taylor talks about