This blog is now closedAlbanese says footage of Nine journalist Lauren Tomasi being shot by LA police with rubber bullet is ‘horrific’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley to be first opposition leader since 2022 to address National Press Club later this monthThe opposition leader, Sussan Ley, will address the National Press Club later this month in her first major speech this term – and will be the first Liberal leader since early 2022 to front up to the major venue. As Anthony Albanese prepares for his own address to the NPC later today, Ley’s office has announced she will follow suit on 25 June, around a month before parliament returns in late July.Addressing the National Press Club is an important opportunity to talk to Australians about the work the Liberal party will do over the next three years to reflect, respect and represent modern Australia. Aspiration is the thread that connects every single part of Australian society and by focusing on that, the Liberal party can once again earn the trust of communities across the country.The vital work of rebuilding our state’s education system will continue without pause.To the wonderful constituents I represent in Lon