Summary Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a rare national address across television and radio networks later today to explain his government’s response to the ongoing Middle East conflict. On Monday, Albanese said he sought greater clarity from US President Donald Trump regarding the objectives of the war in Iran. Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that the longer the conflict continues, the greater the impact on the nation’s economy. On Monday, Albanese said he sought greater clarity from US President Donald Trump regarding the objectives of the war in Iran. Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that the longer the conflict continues, the greater the impact on the nation’s economy.

Source: The Nation April 01, 2026 06:03 UTC