How Australia's leaders have changed their language on the Iran war
By Tom Lowrey
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, world oil markets rattled and no obvious off-ramp to the hostilities in sight, the major parties have dialled back their initial optimism.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/australian-leaders-shifting-language-iran-war/106528260
#War #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #TomLowrey
Angus Taylor says 'put Australia first' during national address
By Nicole Asher
Angus Taylor has issued a return serve to the prime minister's national address by urging people to "put Australia first" while accusing the government of providing a lack of clarity about the ongoing fuel crisis.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/angus-taylor-national-address-fuel-shortage/106524566
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #ArmedConflict #EnergyPolicy #WorldPolitics #Utilities #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #NicoleAsher
Albanese's Scott Morrison moment came this week
By Courtney Gould
This week in Canberra, the prime minister had a message for Australians, his treasurer laid the groundwork for the upcoming federal budget and Angus Taylor's car was stolen.
#GovernmentandPolitics #FederalGovernment #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #FederalParliament #RespiratoryDiseases #EpidemicsandPandemics #WorldPolitics #InfectiousDiseases #CourtneyGould
PM announces gambling ad ban in stadiums, during school pick-up
By Clare Armstrong and Maani Truu
Gambling ads to be partially restricted on television and radio, with opt-out rules for online promotions and a ban in stadiums and on jerseys under reforms unveiled by Labor.
#Gambling #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #ClareArmstrong #MaaniTruu
Australia to attend global meeting on Strait of Hormuz — without the US
By Tom Lowrey
Australia will join a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss plans to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, and ease the oil shock rocking global markets.
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #ForeignAffairs #FederalParliament #ArmedConflict #DefenceForces #TomLowrey
Government to wave 'big stick' at gas exporters to shore up winter supply
By Melissa Clarke
It is the first time the government has taken a step towards using the powers it has to limit exports, and it comes at a time when the profits from those exports appear set to surge.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/government-to-wave-big-stick-at-gas-exporters/106524288
#FederalGovernment #OilandGas #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #WorldPolitics #Utilities #MelissaClarke
Albanese to outline case for urgent reform amid global uncertainty
By Clare Armstrong
The prime minister will use a speech at the National Press Club to make his pitch for "urgent" change amid significant international uncertainty caused by the Middle East war.
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #Budget #FederalParliament #War #PetrolPrices #ClareArmstrong
PM says next months 'may not be easy', urges Australians to save fuel
By Maani Truu
Anthony Albanese asks Australians to trade their cars for public transport if they can, while reassuring those who need to drive they can continue to do so amid the global oil crisis.
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #PetrolPrices #War #MaaniTruu
Anthropic boss on copyright, job losses and inevitable tax in AI future
By Clare Armstrong
The AI company's billionaire boss says he is not trying to convince Australia to change its mind on protecting the copyright of artists.
#AI #FederalGovernment #FederalParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ClareArmstrong
Less than half of states signed up as national gun reform deadline passes
By Holly Tregenza
The federal government's March deadline for national gun reform has come and gone, with more than half the states and territories still opposed to parts of the plan. Only four have committed to a gun buyback scheme.
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