Australia politics live: national cabinet to meet over fuel crisis; Iran stress hits Anthony Albanese in the polls

More assistance to businesses amid ballooning petrol prices expected to be discussed as prime minister and premiers meet. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Government avoiding ‘heavier handed interventions’ Work from home “makes a lot of sense” right now says the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, but he says the government won’t be enforcing Covid-style mandates on households. The best way to get through this is to get through it together, to work throug...

By Krishani Dhanji