Australia news live: Wong says China’s missile test in Pacific a ‘destabilising act’ that could ‘lead to miscalculation’

Foreign affairs minister says Australia made clear its displeasure at China’s long-range missile test and will keep doing so. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice in Melbourne are in a stand-off with a man who they allege has painted a huge “Pam the Bird” image on the city’s Bolte Bridge.In a statement Victoria Police said uniformed and water police were “currently on scene and responding to an incident involving a trespasser” on the bridge. They said:A man has scaled the bridge and remains in a restricted area on the eastern tower. He is refusing to follow police direction and come down.
Police allege the man is responsible for graffitiing the bridge earlier this morning.“It’s going to be really tough. We’re not taking anything for granted.We know that during a by-election, there’s heightened debate and there’s increased focus, and as a result of that, we’re going to have to fight for our lives on this one. Continue reading...