Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance
By Holly Tregenza
Senior shadow minister Andrew Hastie has warned the credibility of the United States is being damaged and says Australians may be losing faith in the alliance.
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Agencies warn aged support services face cuts as fuel prices soar
By Stephanie Borys
The national peak body for aged care providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to keep services running, as the Middle East war sends fuel prices skyrocketing.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/aged-support-services-face-cuts-as-fuel-prices-soar/106501222
#AgedCare #PetrolPrices #CommunityOrganisations #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #War #StephanieBorys
PM leaves door open to halving fuel excise temporarily
By Jake Evans
The prime minister leaves the door open to halving taxes on petrol and diesel, after the Coalition demands temporary relief from sky-high fuel prices.
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Soaring diesel prices hit roads, housing and infrastructure builds
By Clare Armstrong
Industry groups have warned some infrastructure projects could stall without additional government support to cover fuel-related costs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/diesel-cost-public-works-blowouts/106499904
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Australian dependence on imported packaging exposed by Iran war
By Jake Evans
The war in Iran renews the government's interest in reducing Australia's dependence on imported packaging, particularly oil-reliant plastic.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/oil-crisis-revives-talks-of-levy-plastic-packaging/106497956
#RecyclingandWasteManagement #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #Industry #PlasticsPolymersandRubberManufacturing #EnvironmentalImpacts #OilandGas #JakeEvans
Fuel dominates politics, Hanson questioned over flights
By Courtney Gould
The ongoing fuel crisis dominated politics this week but a probe into the National Anti-Corruption Commission was also announced and Pauline Hanson was grilled about accepting free flights from Gina Rinehart.
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German defence minister lashes Trump over Iran exit strategy
By Stephen Dziedzic and Tom Lowrey
Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/germany-says-trump-no-exit-strategy-in-iran-war/106498880
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States to seek consistent reporting of fuel shortages at national cabinet
By Clare Armstrong and Holly Tregenza
State and territory leaders are also expected to push for a national approach to any further measures including fuel rationing if supply were to run short.
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'Sweeping, unchecked powers' behind Iranian tourist ban
By Nicole Asher
Thousands of Iranian travellers have now been barred from entering Australia under a government ban, prompting criticism by refugee advocates and some crossbenchers.
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Lift minimum wage above the rate of inflation, federal government urges
By Tom Crowley
In its submission to the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review, the government has again called for the lowest-paid workers to not go backwards.
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