A new federal fuel supply taskforce, and boss, has been set up amid fears that the price crisis sparked by the Iran war is made worse in regional areas by a lack of services. Anthea Harris has been named Fuel […]
No warship will be sent to the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, Federal Transport Minister Catherine King says. The minister made the comment in an interview with ABC Radio National’s Sally Sara today. “We’ve been very clear about
Canberra remains coy about a possible greater military role in the Middle East war despite requests from the US. Both Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles say Australia’s role is confined to helping the United Arab
Australia is sending an airborne warning aircraft to the Middle East and supplying missiles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will stay out of any attacks on Iran, aerial or ground-wise. “Iran’s reprisal
Australian shipping remains one step removed from the impact of Iran’s closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the war. Shipping Australia (SA) says Australian trade is mostly done with Asia; the Middle East region does not rank among
Petrol prices remain firmly in the ACCC’s sights amid supply concerns sparked by the war in Iran. Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Anna Brakey points out that global prices remain beyond the control of domestic retailers. “While international
The war in Iran is spreading faster and wider than many thought possible and travellers may need to rethink their plans. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong made the comment in an interview with Sunrise TV this morning days after a
Panic buying of fuel due to the war in Iran is completely senseless, says Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell. His comment comes as the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) calls on Canberra to reduce a dependence on fuel imports. “We
Nuclear facilities in Iran remain intact despite US and Israeli attacks, the United Nations watchdog says. But any serious breach could force the evacuation of every major city in the region. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General, Rafael Mariano
Travellers should not rush into cancelling flights without consultation after US and Israeli forces attacked Iran over the weekend. That was the message from Australian Travel Industry Association chief executive officer after news of strikes on cites, bases and airports
