The government unveils its mid-year budget update boasting it's within distance of a second surplus. Australia backs a UN motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, the latest on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial.

<p>The government unveils its mid-year budget update boasting it's within distance of a second surplus. Australia backs a UN motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, the latest on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial.</p>

Renowned award-winning political and investigative journalist Sharri Markson with her take on the big news stories of the day.

<p>Renowned award-winning political and investigative journalist Sharri Markson with her take on the big news stories of the day.</p>

The Daily Telegraph&apos;s award-winning Political Editor-at-Large Sharri Markson takes a look at the day&apos;s political news and what&apos;s on the agenda for the week ahead.

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The Daily Telegraph's award-winning Political Editor-at-Large Sharri Markson takes a look at the day's political news and what's on the agenda for the week ahead.

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