Australia politics live update: Scott Morrison announces investigation into allegations against Alan Tudge; Greg Hunt to retire

Alan Tudge stands aside as education minister pending investigation; Greg Hunt gives valedictory speech as parliament moves to Christmas messages; epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk warning for Melbourne; Fair Work Ombudsman accuses Coles of underpaying 7,800 staff; Victoria records 10 Covid deaths and 1,419 new cases, NSW 271 cases and zero deaths - follow all the day's news

• Alan Tudge stands aside after Rachelle Miller alleges their affair was at times abusive'
• Greens senator Lidia Thorpe apologises for disgusting' comment directed at Liberal Hollie Hughes
• Former parliament staff warn Scott Morrison to act on Jenkins review or face backlash from women
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If you want to really wrap your noggin around those mitochondrial donation laws and why they're so important, here's Full Story for you. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to reporter Rafqa Touma about her family's experience:

Two incredible women who have had an enormous influence on 2021 - Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins - have joined Fran Kelly on ABC radio.

It remains to be seen if there's any actual change. That's my opinion.

We know there are structural needs that need to be addressed. None of this is new information."

It wasn't about me, it was about maintaining power ... I don't think fundamentally anything has changed internally within the building policy-wise that would stop this happening to another woman.