politics

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

The national peak body for aged care providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to keep services running, as the Middle East war sends fuel prices skyrocketing. Source link

Laws doubling penalties for fuel price gouging pass federal parliament, as prices surge across the country amid the Middle East war. Follow live.  Source link

Fuel prices are the immediate issue for the Albanese government but it will also be under scrutiny for how it handles Australia’s relationship with the United States and its volatile president. Source link

The war in Iran renews the government’s interest in reducing Australia’s dependence on imported packaging, particularly oil-reliant plastic. Source link

Industry groups have warned some infrastructure projects could stall without additional government support to cover fuel-related costs. Source link