Australia politics live: budget funds to speed up environmental approvals; Coalition deals with Farrer loss

Tuesday’s federal budget to include $500m to fund faster approvals for housing, energy and mining projects. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers talks up faster approvals processes as productivity boostAhead of delivering his fifth budget tomorrow night, Jim Chalmers says the government’s moves to fast track approvals for priority projects is a key productivity measure for the country.Our big productivity push is all about getting compliance...