Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis Reuters
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"Australian prime ministers traditionally address the nation in times of great challenge."
— Clare O'Neil , Politician
"We know that the fallout is affecting everyone, but we believe that by working together, if everybody does their bit, we can get through this difficult period."
— Jim Chalmers , Politician
"Australian prime ministers traditionally address the nation in times of great challenge."
— Clare O'Neil , Politician
"We know that the fallout is affecting everyone, but we believe that by working together, if everybody does their bit, we can get through this difficult period."
— Jim Chalmers , Politician
"The consumer watchdog would be checking to ensure service stations passed on the price cuts to consumers."
— Jim Chalmers , Politician
"The ACCC has no direct powers either to set maximum prices or to fine companies for excessive pricing or price-gouging."
— Allan Fels , Academic
"When costs go up, prices go up like a rocket. When costs go down, prices fall slowly like a feather to the ground."
— Allan Fels , Academic
"We have been concentrating on supply, supply, supply."
— Anthony Albanese , Politician
"The fuel in the tanks right now has been purchased at the higher rate."
— Jim Chalmers , Politician
"We go to great lengths to make sure that people understand that we are doing our best to avoid COVID-style interventions."
— Jim Chalmers , Politician
"What we need from the government is absolute clarity about the plan from here, how we make sure that we have the affordable supplies, reliable supplies, that we need across our communities, across the country."
— Angus Taylor , Politician
Key People
Allan Fels is a former head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Opposition leader who commented on the threats against parliamentarians.
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Clare O'Neil is the Housing Minister of Australia.
Jim Chalmers is an Australian government Treasurer.
Peter Khoury is a spokesperson for the National Roads and Motorists' Association.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to deliver a rare national address regarding the Middle East conflict, with expectations to discuss the war in Iran and encourage fuel conservation among Australians. The address will be broadcast simultaneously across major television and radio networks at 7 p.m. local time.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to deliver a rare address to the nation about the Middle East conflict, with media reports indicating he will encourage Australians to conserve fuel. The address will be broadcast simultaneously across major television and radio networks at 7 p.m. local time.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a Prime Minister’s address to the nation, warning Australians that the months ahead may not be easy due to the impacts of the war in the Middle East, and asking them to act responsibly when it comes to fuel consumption. The address was broadcast simultaneously across television and radio networks at 7 p.m.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to address Australians live about the ongoing war in the Middle East. The emergency address will outline the government's response to the conflict as the economic fallout of the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz intensifies. The address is scheduled for 7 p.m. AEDT and will be broadcast live across all TV and radio networks simultaneously.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a rare address to the nation tonight, as the federal government moves to respond to escalating conflict in the Middle East and mounting pressure on Australia’s fuel supplies. The address, scheduled for 7 p.m. AEDT, will be broadcast simultaneously across all major television and radio networks in an extraordinary move that underscores the seriousness of the situation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make a televised address at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, broadcast across all TV and radio networks simultaneously, reminiscent of the regular COVID-19 addresses made during the pandemic. The speech is expected to touch on the federal government's response to the Middle East conflict and urge Australians to save fuel for regions and industries where the need is greatest.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make a special address to the nation later today, covering the federal government's response to the Middle East conflict and Australia's fuel crisis. The address will be broadcast simultaneously on all television and some radio networks from 4 p.m. (AWST).
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