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Australia news live: Albanese says Australia ‘hasn’t been asked’ to help blockade strait of Hormuz; Labor defends fuel security ads
Australia has not been asked to join any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed, as he called for US-Iran negotiations to resume. Albanese stressed the importance of diplomacy, warning of a "massive global economic impact" should the critical waterway be disrupted. The comments come as tensions in the region continue to draw international scrutiny over energy supply security.
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Barnaby Joyce says criminals need ‘redemption’ after Pauline Hanson sacks convicted rapist
Barnaby Joyce has broken with Coalition colleagues to defend One Nation's decision to rehire convicted rapist Sean Black, arguing that criminals deserve a path to "redemption." The comments put him at odds with Senator James Paterson, who called the move "absolutely extraordinary," while Pauline Hanson sacked Black and accused her critics of playing "gutter politics." The episode has exposed fresh tensions between the Coalition and One Nation ahead of the federal election.
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Live: Albanese and Wong to visit Brunei and Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
Australia's fuel and fertiliser security is driving Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Southeast Asia this week, with visits to Brunei and Malaysia topping the agenda. The trip underscores Canberra's push to diversify and strengthen critical supply chains amid ongoing global resource volatility. The diplomatic mission signals Australia's intent to deepen ties with key regional partners on issues of strategic economic importance.
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Australia news live: PM and Wong to visit Brunei and Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
Australia's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are traveling to Brunei and Malaysia to secure supplies of diesel, fertiliser, and other critical goods as the government moves to reduce vulnerability in key supply chains. The visit coincides with a joint Australia-US announcement of rare earths and critical minerals projects, accelerated in response to China's tightening grip on mineral exports. Together, the moves signal Canberra's push to diversify its strategic dependencies across both energy and resources.
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Live: Australia has not been asked to participate in US's Hormuz blockade: PM
Australia has not been asked to join the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed. The announcement comes as Washington moves to tighten pressure on Iran through one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes. Canberra's position will be closely watched given the alliance implications and the waterway's outsized role in global energy markets.
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