politics

The government has halved the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for three months, reducing the cost of fuel by 26.3 cents per litre. Source link

Adriana Rivas has been a fugitive in Australia since fleeing Chile while on bail 20 years ago. A federal court hearing will determine whether she is removed to face trial for the alleged crimes of torture and kidnapping, committed on behalf of the Pinochet regime.  Source link

The pandemic demonstrated that when global events become local, Australians are quick to turn on even a mighty trading partner. There is a real capacity here for the war to sour our attitude to the US alliance. Source link

Coalition frontbencher Andrew Hastie has warned the credibility of the United States is being damaged and says Australians may be losing faith in the alliance.  Source link

The Albanese government will use public money to underwrite the delivery of extra cargoes of fuel in a bid to shore up supply during the Middle East conflict.  Source link

Thousands of Iranian travellers have been barred from entering Australia under a government ban targeting people who might overstay their visas, prompting criticism by refugee advocates. Source link

With war in the Middle East throwing energy markets into chaos, Australian gas prices are strikingly subdued. Experts say looming intervention by Canberra may explain why.   Source link

The federal government is turning its mind to what Australian support in the Middle East might look like after a ceasefire. Source link

Treasurer Jim Chalmers commits to tax reform in his upcoming budget, but adds that no decision has yet been taken as to whether capital gains tax will be part of those changes. Source link

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. Source link