Breakfast Wrap: Hegseth defends against impeachment push

In the past fortnight, David Jones, Canva and Qantas have announced retrenchments of their Australian workers. 

The government is trying to gather parliamentary support for its proposed gas reservation scheme. 

Two of Australia's big four banks - ANZ and Westpac are in the hot seat today, at a parliamentary committee hearing.

In the United States, three people - including a baby - have died in the past week after contracting the measles. 

John Setka faces accusations of diverting more than three-million dollars of union funds to his companies. He strongly denies the allegations. 

British comedian David Walliams is facing widespread condemnation, amid allegations he preyed on young female fans - including teens - for sex.

The latest figures from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation show global sugar prices rose by 6.6% in October - the fourth consecutive monthly rise.

The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending against a push from within his own party to impeach him.You'll hear from someone who knows a thing or two about impeachment proceedings - former federal Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman.Then, Qantas is cutting more than 800 positions from the airline in coming years.And we'll dive into the government's plans to introduce mandatory artificial intelligence safety and security standards for developers.

Dr Lila Landowski once had a fear of public speaking. She's now one of Australia's most recognised science communicators, whose work has reached millions of people around the world.

Unions say Qantas' decision to restructure and outsource roles is "gut wrenching" for workers - with 850 positions to be cut from the airline over the "coming years."