Morning Mail: Coalition down in polls again, Centrelink data release 'broke law', Cyclone Debbie aftermath, Ayaan Hirsi Ali interview,

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Monday 3 April 2017 g Britain would 'go to war' for Gibraltar Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: a former UK Conservative leader has suggested that Theresa May would be prepared to go to war to protect Gibraltar as Margaret Thatcher once did for the Falklands. The suggestion comes alongside a pledge to protect the sovereignty of Britain's overseas territory, after Theresa May called the chief minister of Gibraltar to say the UK remained "steadfastly committed to our support for Gibraltar, its people and its economy". But the EU will not back down in its support for Spain's demands when it comes to the Rock of Gibraltar in Brexit negotiations, senior European diplomats have told the Guardian. Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines 'Reasonably clear' Alan Tudge's office broke law in Centrelink case, says Labor legal advice Barrister says government appears to have illegally released Andie Fox's details, but minister accuses opposition of 'hypocrisy' Ayaan Hirsi Ali: fighter for freedom or just a help for Hanson? Interview: In Australia for a lecture tour, the author condemns radical Islam – and accuses liberals and the left of helping it flourish. Her critics say her views are simplistic and straight out of the One Nation playbook Cyclone Debbie: Rockhampton faces worst floods in 60 years Forecasters say the Fitzroy river will peak at 9.4 metres on Wednesday, threatening thousands of homes and businesses Leslie Nassar death: Idaho man pleads guilty over hit and run Tristian Myers, 20, has admitted vehicular manslaughter over the death of the Australian satirist, who was killed while walking with his young daughters Coalition slips again in Newspoll to trail Labor by six points Result mirrors trend of other polls over the past weeks after previous Newspoll recorded an unexpected upturn for Malcolm Turnbull's government Australian news and politics Salim Mehajer charged with assaulting Sydney taxi driver Former Auburn deputy mayor released from police custody after allegedly stealing driver's Eftpos machine and phone outside Star casino Liberal party must be sensible centrists not 'reactionary', Malcolm Turnbull says Prime minister's comments signal to Liberal moderates that party can't be ruled by conservative wing Doctors reject AMA chief's stance on Hazelwood closure and health Australian Medical Association accused of supporting politics over science after Dr Michael Gannon said impact of job losses may outweigh health benefits Labor to drop renewable energy target in favour of emissions scheme RET will come to a natural end as emissions intensity scheme can reach goal of 50% renewable energy by 2030, says Andrew Leigh Public school teachers pay for own classroom supplies, survey shows New report says half of all teachers spend over $500 each year on items like stationery, with 10% spending over $2,000 Unvaccinated children would be barred from childcare in NSW under new proposals Labor opposition leader Luke Foley says legislation intends to stop specialist anti-vaccination childcare centres being set up Richard Di Natale on why it's the big end of town's turn to miss out As the world's Green parties meet in the UK, the Australian senator outlines the urgency of making corporations pay and convincing workers in the era of Trump's populism that progressive politics holds their best hope Around the world French polling watchdog warns over Russian news agency's election report Russian firm's survey puts François Fillon in lead in presidential race, contradicting mainstream opinion polls Met police look at allegations of Saudi war crimes in Yemen Scotland Yard's move risks sparking diplomatic row as Theresa May prepares to visit Arab state to talk up closer trade links US will act alone on North Korea if China fails to help, Trump says President tells FT 'if China is not going to solve North Korea, we will' as UN ambassador Haley steps up call for help ahead of Xi Jinping visit Colombia landslide leaves at least 200 dead and hundreds missing Rescue teams scramble to find survivors after heavy rains in Putumayo province cause mud, rocks and gushing waters to engulf city of Mocoa Paraguay's president calls for end to unrest after killing of activist Horacio Cartes promises justice for 25-year-old shot by police during protests against his attempt to seek second term in office

One last thing   Interpets, Japan's largest pet fair – in pictures Nearly 30,000 visitors and more than 10,000 pets are expected to attend the Interpets Asia Pacific fair in Tokyo, where the photo opportunities are endless. Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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