Updated Sep 8, 2026 – 5.34pm, first published at 1.36am 5.34PM – Sep 8, 2026Thanks for readingMichael BaileyThat’s a wrap. Thanks for following The Australian Financial Review’s live coverage this Tuesday, September 8. We will have more coverage tomorrow.Here are some of the stories we covered today:One Nation’s Victoria leader Warren Pickering says that he dabbled in drugs in his 20s and lost his licence twice for drink-driving, but he is not a drug addict.Another Australian unaccounted for after the Nepal floods has been found, reducing the number of missing to 35.Cricket Australia says opening up the Big Bash League to private investors is in the best long-term interests of the sport in this country.Communications Minister Anika Wells compared Labor’s digital duty of care laws – which will be released on Thursday – to safety standards for cars, food, or appliances.1 / 5
Australia news LIVE: Missing Australians in Nepal reduced to 35; One Nation’s Vic leader confronts allegations about his past; Digital duty of care legislation announced by Anthony Albanese
The person found wa not part of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage; Warren Pickering has addressed drug and abuse claims from ex-partner. Follow live.









