Australia news live: Liberals rue ‘fairy floss politics’ and policy black hole under Dutton; looting warning follows floods

George Brandis and Jason Falinski among party figures speaking out about culture war. Follow today’s news live

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Police are pouring resources into Australia’s flood-ravaged towns to prevent a breakdown in law and order after two men were arrested for alleged looting, Australian Associated Press reports.

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