NSW Budget revealed, with homebuyers, families the big winners; Inflation to peak in Australia at 7 per cent; Trial delayed after Brittany Higgins speech; ACCC power price inquiry; Greens leader Adam Bandt criticised for ‘flag stunt’

That’s the end of the live blog for Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

First home-buyers will be able to opt-in for a smaller annual property tax as the New South Wales government starts phasing out stamp duty, as part of the state budget.

Families were other big winners, with $150 vouchers to be handed out.

Meanwhile, in its state budget, the Queensland government announced a record $23.6 billion for the state’s health system including cash for new hospitals.

The trial of the man accused of raping former Liberal employee Brittany Higgins has been delayed after a Logies speech.

Qantas has axed mask requirements for some international flights.

And a 29-year-old NSW woman has been killed in a golf buggy accident on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays.