Labor is copping the blame for the US ‘excursion’ in Iran. Can they get Trump out of the driver’s seat?

Just as many people are ready to blame the government for its spending as they do global inflationary headwinds, making reform difficult for Albanese

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Australia politics live: ‘we got lucky’ with Perth attack says Burke; treasurer says economy will be ‘buffeted’

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Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of Australians approve of US-Israel war on Iran

Poll also finds Australians keener for government to forge closer ties with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and Japan

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Von der Leyen urges US and Iran to resolve Hormuz crisis, warning distance offers no protection to Australia

Speaking after signing trade agreement in Canberra, the European Commission president warns ‘situation is critical’ for global energy supply

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Trump has made it clear Australia is a friend in name only. For Albanese, the pressure at home is rising

Three weeks into the US-Israeli war of choice in Iran, Labor is warning of financial pain. But the economic cost isn’t the only risk here

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Australia news live: Jim Chalmers promises more tax reform in budget as war threatens to send inflation past 5%

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Iranian strikes hit near Australian airbase in UAE, Albanese confirms

Prime minister says no Australian personnel were injured and maintains Australia is not at war with Iran

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Australia news live: Trump lashes out at Australia over absence of allies against Iran; Cyclone Narelle forms in Coral Sea

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Australia news live: Chris Bowen says petrol reserves won’t ease shortages straight away; RBA tipped to hike rates

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No recession but inflation hike and increased cost-of-living pressure on the way, Jim Chalmers says

Economists predict RBA will raise interest rates this week and in May – days before treasurer unveils budget

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