Key Points

• The Albanese government says it will expand its signature housing policy to higher income earners ahead of the next federal budget.
• The Labor government has announced it will provide $150 for Australians for power bill relief, extending their energy rebates until the end of the year.
• The Philippines' Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is almost set for the May 12 national and local elections. The campaign period for local candidates will start on March 28.
• Two Philippine schools among the 38 schools selected to participate in the ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships.