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US can access military data collected by Australian aircraft in Gulf
The defence minister has confirmed intelligence gathered by an Australian surveillance aircraft deployed to support Gulf states can be accessed by the United States, potentially informing its strikes on Iran. Source link
Avoid sugar hits, economists warn, as rate hike pain rolls out
Economist are urging the government make brave budget calls as Australian households prepare to sweat through another rate rise. Source link
US becoming dominant military force in Northern Territory, report says
Defence analysts have criticised planning around the Northern Territory’s defence infrastructure, saying Australia risks becoming the secondary user of the NT’s geographic advantages, behind the US military. Source link
Live: Hume suggests Coalition could be open to unlocking more oil refineries
Deputy Liberal Leader Jane Hume has suggested the Coalition could be open to unlocking new oil refineries in Australia amid the Middle East conflict. Follow live. Source link
Doctors push for tougher regulation of 'killer' workplace chemicals
Under the proposed changes, there would be a five-fold reduction in the exposure limit for benzene, chlorine exposure would be reduced ten-fold, and silica exposure would be halved. Source link
Joyce regrets not doing more to shore up fuel supplies, amid inflation fears
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says he regrets not doing more when he was in government to secure fuel reserves, as Australia grapples with supply shortages triggered by war in the Middle East. Source link
Consequences of Iran war go beyond petrol pump for Labor
If the instability in the Middle East keeps energy markets volatile, the economic and political consequences will extend far beyond the petrol pump. Source link
What will Australia's relaxed fuel standards mean for consumers at the pump?
The federal government’s temporary easing of fuel standards will see 200 million litres of “dirty” fuel injected into the domestic market. Should drivers be worried? Source link
Former spy chief says Bondi intelligence findings 'cannot wait'
Dennis Richardson calls for a second interim report from the royal commission into antisemitism, warning it would be “unacceptable” to leave findings about any intelligence failures that contributed to the Bondi terrorist attack until the end of the year. Source link
Here's how the May budget will be impacted by the war against Iran
The war against Iran threatens to have a destabilising impact on this year’s federal budget. Source link