Australia politics live: Albanese says US won’t need Australian military help against Iran; Mark Carney to arrive in Australia

PM says on 7.30 that the late Iranian leader should not be mourned. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action. Anthony Albanese says he doesn’t expect the US will ask Australia for military assistance against Iran because it’s a “long way” away. Continue reading...

By Guardian Staff