Julian Assange set to return to Australia later today after pleading guilty to espionage charges, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosts Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele in Canberra, Queensland Maroons hoping to end State of Origin Series tonight at the MCG.

In this bulletin, Labor Senator Fatima Payman crosses the floor in a historic vote against her party; violent protests erupt in Kenya following the approval of a new tax bill; and in football, Netherlands future in Euro in jeopardy after shock 2-3 loss to Austria.