ASIO boss stresses his agency frequently calls out threats to Australians despite anti-Semitism Royal Commission interim report finding less funds are being spent on counter-terrorism.
Conditions are not yet right for an Australian warship to be sent, but ‘planning’ talks are continuing with the US about a future naval deployment to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the defence minister says.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declined to confirm if a $300 tax offset will be in the Budget, having criticised the previous Coalition government in Opposition for having a tax offset program amid high inflation.
AARON PATRICK: No matter what the Treasurer claims, a $100 billion spending spree by the Albanese government is contributing to inflation and rate rises.
Anthony Albanese has announced a new plan to lift Australia’s fuel reserves to 50 days and stockpile fertiliser in the wake of the Iran war prompted energy crisis.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that 13 members of the ISIS brides cohort have made plans to return to Australia, as the AFP confirms some arrests are now planned.
The US moved into the next phase of the war with Iran, with the ending of Operation Epic Fury and the beginning of Project Freedom, before it was swiftly paused.
Budget pressure is mounting as Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces inflation concerns, rising interest rates and warnings from Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock.