Australia news live: economic growth to slow; China says Aukus revives a ‘cold war mentality’

The intergenerational report will this week predict more sluggish times ahead, while Beijing renews its attack over the submarine deal. Follow live

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Good morning and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and here are some of our top stories this morning before my colleague Emily Wind settles in to take you through the rest of the day.

Our latest snapshot of public opinion will keep the cost of living at the top of the national agenda today with the survey showing more than three-quarters of voters think tenants should be helped out with a freeze or cap on rents. Three in four Australians believe rents should either be capped to inflation or frozen until economic conditions improve, according to our new Essential poll. The housing tussle between Labor and the Greens has not impacted Anthony Albanese’s popularity, with 37% still feeling positive about the prime minister.

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