Australia news live: most banks now predict another rate hike; Ken Henry delivers warning over ‘stupid’ GST deal

Fallout from Wednesday’s hotter than expected inflation number continues. Follow today’s news live Nepal flash flood disaster – live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says Dfat officials are ready to provide consular assistance to Australians in Nepal, after the devastating flooding in the country. A local tourism official said they believed 34 Australians were missing in the area, among hundreds of foreign nationals.…