politics

An ABC NEWS Verify investigation uncovers a raft of foreign Facebook accounts targeting Australian users. And they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Source link

Four Nationals are emerging as contenders to lead the party, with Bridget McKenzie, Matt Canavan and Kevin Hogan declaring their candidacy. Source link

It’s a reasonable question for Australians to ask given the government is sending a sophisticated reconnaissance plane — crewed by dozens of military personnel — to the Middle East. And legal experts say the answer is yes. Source link

The Queenslander cried as he spoke to reporters, saying it had been a “pretty rough” time since the May election. Source link

Visitors from some countries could be temporarily blocked from Australia by a federal government concerned about a wave of people overstaying their visas due to the war in the Middle East. Source link

One of Australia’s most sophisticated military surveillance planes will be deployed to the Middle East, along with a crew of about 85 defence personnel to operate it. Source link

Australian officials waited on the sidelines of the Iranian football team’s final game in the Gold Coast on Sunday, signalling to players help was available if they wanted to talk. The government has granted asylum to five athletes who escaped from their hotel with assistance from Australian Federal Police.  Source link

Australia will provide military support to Persian Gulf states impacted by Iranian missile and drone attacks.  Source link

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity.  Source link

Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life. Source link