The major stumbling block that could disrupt Labor’s best-laid plans The AustralianFederal politics: PM sidesteps question on whether house prices will continue falling — as it happened Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia news live: politicians and media gather for Canberra’s Midwinter Ball; Westpac director resigns as KPMG scandal widens The GuardianPrime minister cautions Labor against anti-wealth sentiment AFRPM refuses to admit Treasury got it wrong as house prices tumble Sky News Australia