Morning Mail: Turnbull parodies Trump ... London fire risk exists in Australia ... three-month gun amnesty announced

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Friday 16 June 2017 g Turnbull parodies Trump: "I have this Russian guy" Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: Malcolm Turnbull was recorded performing a parody of Donald Trump at the Midwinter Ball, in a video that was then made public by veteran journalist Laurie Oakes. Turnbull's impersonation was met with raucous laughter at the parliamentary press gallery ball: "The Donald and I, we are winning and winning in the polls. We are winning so much ... they are so easy to win. Did you know that? I know that." Turnbull said it was all in fun, and the US embassy in Canberra issued a statement, reiterating Turnbull's position that the speech was not intended to mock. "We understand [it] is equivalent to our own White House correspondents' dinner. We take this with the good humour that was intended." Trump boycotted the White House correspondents' dinner. Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy writes that the Midwinter Ball, traditionally 'off the record', never should have been: "Does a prime minister delivering a speech in front of 1,000 people really need protection as a source?" Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world. As mentioned in a few of these emails this week, from Monday week we'll be switching to a great new format for the Morning Mail. It will be a full write-through from us with the best news of the day. If you prefer just the headlines and links, you can still get that by signing up for our Guardian Today email, sent every day at noon. Otherwise, thanks for reading, and look forward to a great email on Monday.

Headlines London fire: flammable cladding on Australian buildings 'is like the asbestos problem' Safety expert says the material blamed for London disaster is present in thousands of structures and could cost billions to replace Australian government unveils gun amnesty amid terror warnings Three-month amnesty, the first since Port Arthur massacre in 1996, announced due to 'deteriorating national security environment' Lobbyist for Russian interests says he attended dinners hosted by Sessions Richard Burt contradicts Jeff Sessions' testimony that he didn't believe he had contacts with lobbyists working for Russian interests during Trump's campaign Ten's morning host looks down the barrel to plead for media law change Studio 10's Sarah Harris delivers message to Shorten, Hanson and the Greens. Plus: tributes from the top as Michael Gordon hangs up his Fairfax hat Citizenship law changes explainer: what are they and why does the Coalition want them? The government plans to amend the Australian Citizenship Act to tighten residency and English proficiency requirements Australian news and politics Turnbull was laughing at himself as much as at Trump – and the world should hear him Does a prime minister delivering a speech in front of 1,000 people really need protection as a source? Like, seriously? George Christensen balks as push for banking inquiry falls flat LNP backbencher votes with government despite saying he would cross the floor to support a royal commission Press gallery committee 'disappointed' that Turnbull's comments were leaked – as it happened George Christensen explains failure to support banking bill while Malcolm Turnbull defends remarks parodying Donald Trump as 'affectionate' 'We're winning so much': Malcolm Turnbull mocks Trump at Canberra ball – video The Australian PM has fun at the expense of the US president, cracking jokes about the Russia inquiry and fake polls Coalition's test likely to disadvantage those who need citizenship most Citizenship test changes will make it harder for people with fragmented education to become citizens, such as many refugees Former mayor Paul Pisasale accused of corruption in Queensland parliament Long-time Ipswich councillor and mayor named in sensational four-page 'Ipswich Inc' document tabled by independent MP Rob Pyne Belle Gibson: court struggles to determine penalty after 'no show' Consumer Affairs Victoria pushes for $1.1m fine but justice says she has seen no evidence of Gibson's capacity to pay Around the world Suicide bomber strikes at Shia mosque in western Kabul Several killed in latest of a string of attacks on civilians in Afghanistan during holy month of Ramadan French politician left unconscious while out campaigning Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, who is standing in elections on Sunday, fell after man threw leaflets in her face in market Ten-month-old Houston boy shot dead in father's arms Messiah Marshall was being carried by his father outside an apartment complex when three men approached and one suspect opened fire Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues company for privacy breaches Woman files lawsuit alleging Uber executives obtained medical records to cast doubt on her claims and defame her character France 24 staff strike over work conditions Paris HQ picketed as 120 TV news staff stop work amid claims broadcaster reneged on deal over 'unhealthy' shift hours

One last thing The night manager: how I survived Dark Mofo's small hours  Before attending his Dark Mofo performance art piece in Tasmania, we were given the following suggestions by Mike Parr: Try and sleep for 4–5 hours before leaving Keep a very quiet and traditional Sunday and withdraw from family and friends a little Abstain from alcohol on Sunday Please isolate yourself for the duration of the journey to the location, avoiding eye contact and refraining from conversation Dress very warmly and for the possibility of wet weather and extreme conditionsWear closed toe shoes, and bring a torch.At the 2am show someone I recognise is also on the ground but at a weird, uncomfortable angle, as though she's been shot. 'You lay down before I did,' she says. Have an excellent day, and don't forget that we're switching the morning mail to a great new format next week, so sign up for the Guardian Today email (sent at noon) if you want to continue getting a straight list of links. If you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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