Politics

Defence Minister Richard Marles would not say whether Australia will agree to a Trump administration request for military support in the war against Iran.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have announced new maximum fines of $100 million for oil companies and petrol retailers that use the Middle East war as a cover to rip off motorists.

AARON PATRICK: The cost of interest payments on the federal government debt is going up, highlighting the danger of budget deficits.

A Sydney primary school student allegedly ‘celebrated’ the deaths of the Bondi terror attack victims during class.

AARON PATRICK: The first senator to lead the country-based party once dismissed the suggestion the leader could come from the upper house.

The military now has a ‘bedroom defence’ for war, as the Government sidesteps questions about the Australian involvement in a US submarine’s torpedo strike.

Tensions between Iran and Australia have erupted into a diplomatic row after several members of Iran’s women’s national football team remained in Australia seeking asylum.

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum after the whole group were a major move inside an airport terminal.

After the shock resignation of David Littleproud, Matt Canavan has been elected as the leader of the Nationals Party.

Only last year, the mining billionaire said he was too old for politics, but it seems he’s changed his mind after announcing his plans to run for a Liberal-held seat in Queensland.

The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning after David Littleproud sensationally resigned.

Richard Marles says the United States is among several countries that have requested Australian support as tensions rise in the Middle East.

Economists and politicians are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to go bold in the budget, with reform that cuts income taxes for workers.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Anthony Albanese’s early support for Donald Trump’s war with Iran was a calculated political move.

Australians are being told to brace for higher prices throughout the economy as the price of fuel soars and retailers react to panic buying.