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The ongoing fuel crisis dominated politics this week but a probe into the National Anti-Corruption Commission was also announced and Pauline Hanson was grilled about accepting free flights from Gina Rinehart.  Source link

Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck. Source link

State and territory leaders are also expected to push for a national approach to any further measures, including fuel rationing, if supply were to run short. Source link

Thousands of Iranian travellers have now been barred from entering Australia under a government ban, prompting criticism by refugee advocates and some crossbenchers. Source link

During Question Time, Anthony Albanese faced a grilling on the impacts of war in the Middle East.  Source link

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the war in Iran increases the risk some Iranians may not be able to leave Australia when their visa expires. Source link

The treasurer has warned the economic crisis stemming from the Iran war could match those caused by the GFC and the pandemic, but says fuel rationing isn’t under active consideration.  Source link

The government says it is “too soon” to be talking about fuel rationing as the war in the Middle East disrupts supply. Follow live.  Source link

Singapore Airlines put their first international flights from WSI on sale this morning, confirming the airline will be among the first to run from Sydney’s new airport.  Source link

Waste collectors say they are struggling to acquire diesel and many are operating at “unsustainable” losses, putting the collection of household bins and commercial waste under threat. Source link