Channel Four Live Cam

Wednesday 31 July, 6.00pm

Good evening, Jean Acheson with the Live Cam, repeating for those of you who’ve just joined us that the death of Environment Minister Susan Wright is now the subject of a full-blown murder investigation.

A market summary follows shortly, but first we go to Parliament House, Canberra, where the prayer vigil for Mrs Wright continues. Here’s a bit of what Prime Minister Michael Lansdowne told a packed Great Hall just a few minutes ago:

‘When we get to the bottom of what happened to Susan, we’ll find some measure of peace. Until then, I ask everyone to remain steadfast and courageous in the face of our tragic loss.’

Prime Minister Michael Lansdowne there. Police are yet to say exactly how Mrs Wright died. No doubt they’ll let us know in due course. What I can tell you is that the investigation into her murder will be known as Operation Attunga. The name comes from Point Attunga, a feature on the lake near where Mrs Wright’s body was found. I’m Jean Acheson. Back with more soon.