Albanese urges increased ‘self-reliance and economic resilience’ ahead of snap national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis

Prime minister says US–Israeli war on Iran has shifted the international reality, likening current economic shock to Covid pandemic and Ukraine invasion Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says the federal government is preparing new measures to help shield households from the economic fallout of the war in Iran, likening supply chain and fuel disruptions to the Covid-19 pandemic. Announcing a s...

By Tom McIlroy Political editor