politics
Gas exports face halt as winter shortages loom
It is the first time the government has taken a step towards using the powers it has to limit exports, and it comes at a time when the profits from those exports appear set to surge. Source link
Live: National address created more confusion than confidence, opposition says
Angus Taylor says the prime minister’s address was “nothing but hot air” as Anthony Albanese prepares to deliver a speech at the National Press Club. Follow live. Source link
Reopening Hormuz by force 'unrealistic', says Macron — as it happened
The French president has expressed scepticism about how the key waterway could be reopened as war in the Middle East continues. Source link
Albanese will today try to defend his prime-time message
With no realistic end in sight and a whole lot of economic pain still to come, the PM’s decision to make a direct plea to the nation was not one taken lightly. Source link
Albanese to outline case for urgent reform amid global uncertainty
The prime minister will use a speech at the National Press Club to make his pitch for “urgent” change amid significant international uncertainty caused by the Middle East war. Source link
One important man was missing from Albanese's national address
The prime minister risks criticism for using the rare measure of a national address to urge calm without announcing any new measures. Source link
PM says next months 'may not be easy', urges Australians to save fuel
Anthony Albanese asks Australians to trade their cars for public transport if they can, while reassuring those who need to drive they can continue to do so amid the global oil crisis. Source link
Anthropic boss makes big call on Australian copyright dispute
The AI company’s billionaire boss says he is not trying to convince Australia to change its mind on protecting the copyright of artists. Source link
Australia's solar panel waste issue is growing in size year-on-year
Australians are expected to throw away 90,000 tonnes of solar panel waste each year by 2030, a federal government hearing has been told. Source link
Australia assessing how to protect Pacific nations from fuel shortages
Pacific nations are not yet suffering large-scale petrol shortages but are already starting to grapple with the economic impacts of the war, with fuel price hikes threatening to drive up inflation. Source link