'It's comes with a sting in the tail': Economists slam government's fuel excise cut While acknowledging that households will appreciate the move in the short-term, the nation's economists have warned the government's fuel excise cut will raise inflation. Meanwhile, Albanese has…

While acknowledging that households will appreciate the move in the short-term, the nation's economists have warned the government's fuel excise cut will raise inflation. Meanwhile, Albanese has called on Trump to explain what he wants out of the war in Iran.
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'Breathtaking moral failure': Burke's Iranian visa ban slammed by rights groups The government's decision to ban Iranian temporary visa holders from Australia has been criticised for lacking compassion. Meanwhile, the US and Iran have rejected each other's peace proposals.

The government’s decision to ban Iranian temporary visa holders from Australia has been criticised by the Greens and human rights groups for lacking compassion. Meanwhile, the US and Iran have rejected each other’s peace proposals.
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'Do the Murdoch media have to submit pitches?': Gov criticised for budget lock-up creator call-out In an email seen by Crikey, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher invite content creators to register for the 2026 budget lock-up with a 'short content proposal'.

Content creators will once again be invited to this year’s federal budget lock up at Parliament House. But the government has changed how it will recruit these new voices. @crystaljane.bsky.social reports. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/25/c...

Albanese issues new world warning as Australia scrambles to secure energy supply The prime minister has warned that Australians should expect a long period of economic unrest amid chaotic disruptions in international fuel supplies, and a trade deal with the EU could become a…

Anthony Albanese has warned that Australians should expect a long period of economic unrest amid chaotic disruptions in international fuel supplies, and a trade deal with the EU could become a reality as soon as today.
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One Nation ruffles feathers in South Australia with serious primary vote Although Peter Malinauskas and Labor romped to victory in SA, Pauline Hanson's party has streaked past the Liberals on the primary vote. Overseas, Iran has accused Donald Trump of 'desperation'…

Although Peter Malinauskas and Labor romped to victory in SA, Pauline Hanson's One Nation has streaked past the Liberal Party on the primary vote. Overseas, Iran has accused Donald Trump of "desperation" following more erratic rhetoric.
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The Bibi and Don Effect: Global economic crisis created by the US and Israel shows the need to unlink from America Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have brought the world to the edge of an economic crisis. Sensible risk management dictates that Australia needs to delink itself from the sources of major threats.

With a global economic crisis created by Trump and Netanyahu on the cards, Australia needs to sever itself from key threats — like the US, writes Bernard Keane. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/12/d...

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You might have noticed, there's quite a lot of news happening these days. It will be fun!

Latest on Iran, Middle East, Mark Carney, Australian economy + the Coalition benches not knowing where to look when Tim Wilson burst into song in parliament:

What is Trump actually hoping to achieve with Iran war? Not even he knows... US President Donald Trump has failed to settle on a consistent justification for striking Iran, with critics saying he is simply 'throwing spaghetti at the wall'.

US President Donald Trump has failed to settle on a consistent justification for striking Iran, with critics saying he is simply ‘throwing spaghetti at the wall’.

As Crikey turns 26, human-made, independent journalism is more important than ever Crikey's attempt to circumvent traditional journalism in early 2000 was bold. But time has proved the cosy, safe world of legacy media is over.

Opinion | “Quality civic journalism in the post-news era is a niche endeavour. The days of mass media are over,” writes Private Media chair Eric Beecher. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/02/i...

It's lonely being a SEND parent - my daughter shouldn't be treated with suspicion ​No one wants to be in our shoes, but perhaps those looking to reform the system should give it a go

New piece in @theipaper.com on my sadness at SEND children and families just being seen as a column in a spreadsheet that's got too big.
(and some very sweet remarks from our eldest that made me emotional):
inews.co.uk/opinion/lone...

PM labels Grace Tame 'difficult' at News Corp-hosted summit Anthony Albanese has raised ire by calling Grace Tame, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, 'difficult' at the Future Victoria Summit. Meanwhile, the Australian government is offering to evacuat...

Anthony Albanese has raised ire by calling Grace Tame, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, ‘difficult’ at the Future Victoria Summit. Meanwhile, the Australian government is offering to evacuate Australians from Iran.

PM labels Grace Tame 'difficult' at News Corp-hosted summit Anthony Albanese has raised ire by calling Grace Tame, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, 'difficult' at the Future Victoria Summit. Meanwhile, the Australian government is offering to evacuat...

PM Anthony Albanese labels Grace Tame ‘difficult’ at News Corp-hosted summit:
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Opinion | "​No one wants to be in our shoes, but perhaps those looking to reform the system should give it a go"

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It's lonely being a SEND parent - my daughter shouldn't be treated with suspicion ​No one wants to be in our shoes, but perhaps those looking to reform the system should give it a go

New piece in @theipaper.com on my sadness at SEND children and families just being seen as a column in a spreadsheet that's got too big.
(and some very sweet remarks from our eldest that made me emotional):
inews.co.uk/opinion/lone...

Angus, Tim and Predictable Switches
Angus, Tim and Predictable Sniping
Angus, Tim and Portfolio Switching
take your pick of my terrible attempts at a pun

Cam Wilson has done some really important journalism on the Palantir deals signed by the Australian government

Coalition support slumps as Liberals and Nationals reunite... again The Coalition's primary vote has dropped to 18% in the latest Newspoll following Ley and Littleproud's unconvincing truce, and Israel's prime minister will be greeted with hostility when he lands in A...

The Coalition’s primary vote has dropped to 18% in the latest Newspoll following Ley and Littleproud’s unconvincing truce, and Israel’s prime minister will be greeted with hostility when he lands in Australia today.

Could be all over by 9am this morning but let's see how they go.

John Howard enters the fray, urging Coalition to reunite The former Liberal prime minister says Sussan Ley should offer 'concessions' to the Nationals if necessary to keep the Coalition together, and The Washington Post has gutted its newsroom, firing nearly a third of its employees.

John Howard says Sussan Ley should offer "concessions" to the Nationals if necessary to keep the Coalition together, and The Washington Post has gutted its newsroom, firing nearly a third of its employees.

Trump, ICE set to be handed access to Australians' biometric data, ID documents

Exclusive | The Trump administration wants access Australia’s databases of biometric information and personal ID documents. Labor’s giving it to them, writes Bernard Keane.

Littleproud survives spill, but talks with Ley come to nothing The Coalition parties remain in stasis with both incumbent leaders clinging to their jobs, and former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi has joined One Nation.

The Coalition parties remain in stasis with both incumbent leaders clinging to their jobs, and former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi has joined One Nation.

Going to be a "fun" week in Canberra.
All the latest this morning:

Liberal 'cabal' looking to usurp Ley conspire on the day of colleague's funeral... and agree on nothing Six right-wing Liberal men were yesterday unable to decide who should challenge the party's first female leader. Meanwhile, the federal government is battling it out with the states and territories over hospital funding.

Six right-wing Liberal men were yesterday unable to decide who should challenge the party's first female leader. Meanwhile, the federal government is battling it out with the states and territories over hospital funding.

'It continues to blow my mind that people can feel uncomfortable in the presence of someone disabled'

Richard James with his daughter Holly, now two, says they have lost friends after people learn she has a rare genetic disorder

➡️Read more: trib.al/oETa4px

Thank you Joel, very kind. Hope you're well!

This is a very moving, brave piece whch starkly puts the wretched state of support for families with disabled children into vital focus

'One awful statistic that stands out is that in 2016/17 almost 97 per cent of new DLA claims were processed within 40 days. In 2023/24 it was just 3.5 per cent'