Australian Politics: Herzog Visit Sparks Protests as Coalition Faces Brutal Polls

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has touched down in Sydney to begin a four-day visit to Australia. His arrival comes amid legal battles over planned protests against his stay, while some members of the Australian Jewish community have signed an open letter stating he is not welcome.

On the domestic front, the Coalition is reeling from a series of poor opinion polls. One Coalition senator described the recent numbers as "dire, horrible, and terrible." Taking advantage of the friction, a Labor frontbencher claimed that the public would never vote for a Coalition party they see as being in total chaos.

In policy news, the government reported that its recent health package has already made a significant impact. More than 660,000 women have now accessed more affordable prescriptions through the new cheaper medicines initiative.