Australian news and politics live: Anthony Albanese says China green steel talks ‘important step forward’

Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to Britain in September, with the US President to be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

Mr Trump, who is a big supporter of the royal family, will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, during the three-day visit from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.

No US President has been invited for a second state visit.

The invitation was hand-delivered by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in February during a meeting at the White House.

Mr Trump said it was a “great, great honour” and appeared particularly pleased by the fact he will be staying at Windsor Castle.

“That’s really something,” he said.

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Environment Minister Murray Watt says the new World Heritage status for Murujuga in Western Australia will not impact the government’s decision on the Woodside gas extension, and that industry can still co-exist with the area’s famous rock art.

Speaking after the UNESCO decision in Paris, Watt said: “The science is clear that ‘industry can co-exist with rock art’ in the Murujuga landscape in WA,” he told ABC Radio National.

“It won’t apply to any decisions that are currently under way or that have happened previously.

“But what’s important about this decision is that any future industrial development in that precinct would need to comply with the rules surrounding world heritage nominations.”

Mr Watt also called the listing “a really special moment to have Murujuga listed for world heritage”.

“I said that we would be applying strict conditions and preservation of the rock art was central to my decision when I made that a few weeks ago. But I guess this is also a way of keeping future governments and future industry honest to make sure that it does have this extra layer of protection against any inappropriate development in the future. And that’s a good thing.”

The German backpacker who miraculously survived 11 days in the Western Australian outback has made a surprising admission after her rescue.

Carolina Wilga was brought to safety on Friday afternoon after she flagged down a passing motorist on a remote dirt road.

The 26-year-old tourist is now in a stable condition at Fiona Stanley Hospital, where she is believed to be in “high spirits”.

Acting Detective Inspector Jessica Securo from WA Police revealed on Sunday that she had spoken to Ms Wilga, who told her that despite the traumatic ordeal.

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Grace Kim has produced one of the most astonishing golfing fightbacks in history to join Australia’s illustrious group of major champions.

Kim recovered from four shots behind in a most dramatic final round to clinch victory over world No.2 Jeeno Thitikul on the second playoff hole at the Evian Championship in France.

“I don’t know how it happened, really,” said the incredulous Kim after her astounding eagle-birdie-eagle finish landed her the crown in the fourth major of the year.

With three eagles in a crazy final-round 67, Kim prevailed with a 14-under-par 270 winning total to join Karrie Webb, Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Jan Stephenson as only Australia’s fifth female major winner.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise Australian concerns over Chinese steel dumping as he urges industry leaders from both nations to work together to develop low-carbon steel production methods.

At a roundtable of Australian iron ore producers and Chinese steelmakers in Shanghai on Monday, Mr Albanese will call on China to address an oversupply of steel in the global market.

Excess Chinese steel production - the result of prolonged economic stimulus and weak domestic demand - has flooded the international market in recent years, squeezing producers in places such as the US and Europe, and precipitating allegations of dumping.

Australia imposed anti-dumping duties on steel imports from China but the World Trade Organisation found they were improperly applied.

“As both countries co-operate to advance decarbonisation, we also need to work together to address global excess steel capacity,” he will tell the round table on Monday morning.

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Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth has addressed the growing pressure on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to clarify Australia’s role in a potential conflict over Taiwan.

She emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and security in the region without engaging in hypothetical scenarios.

“Well, I think what’s in Australia’s interests and the public’s interest is for us to have peace and security in our region,” Ms Rishworth told Sunrise.

“Of course, part of that is making sure Australia has the capability to respond in any unrest or conflict in our region. But importantly, that we invest in our relationships in the region.

“When it comes to Taiwan, we support the status quo. That’s very important. But I don’t think it’s in anyone’s interests to deal with hypotheticals that haven’t happened.”

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has called on the government to clearly state how Australia would support the US if China attempts to take over Taiwan, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise key defence agreements like AUKUS.

This comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Beijing for high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, and faces fresh pressure after US officials reportedly demanded Australia clarify which side it would take in any Taiwan conflict.

“When you support the status quo, you just have to say how you would back that up. The status quo is no unilateral move by Communist China to take over democratic Taiwan,” Mr Joyce told Sunrise on Monday morning.

“And if you support the status quo, and China does that, which they say they’re going to do, what are we going to do? If you say ‘We’re going to do nothing’, then the United States will say ‘I’m not really interest in your AUKUS agreement then’.

“If we don’t have an AUKUS agreement, probably the most fundamental plank of our defence arrangement falls over.

“We keep on hearing this tripe about ‘We’re spending more on Defence’, but that’s inflation, everything is going up. If the United States deems we’re not an earnest and fervent ally, what exactly are we going to defend our nation? We are way, way below what we need.”