Senator Pauline Hanson's controversial banner stunt at the National Press Club has been referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for investigation. The incident, which occurred during a speech by Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney, involved Hanson displaying a banner that was widely condemned as racist.
Meanwhile, a major Vodafone outage affected thousands of customers across Australia on Thursday, with reports of disrupted mobile and internet services. The company has not yet provided a timeline for full restoration.
In international news, details of a potential US-Iran peace deal have emerged, with sources indicating that negotiations have made significant progress. The proposed agreement reportedly includes provisions for nuclear non-proliferation and the lifting of economic sanctions.