Australia news live: government tells non-essential officials to leave Israel and UAE; NSW extends no-interest loans scheme

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Martin FarrerMarch 12, 2026 at 08:54 PM

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Due to a deteriorating security situation, the Australian government has directed non-essential officials to leave Israel and the UAE, as announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong on Thursday. Essential Australian officials will remain to provide support to Australians in need. The government is also urging Australians in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iran, Israel, Qatar, and the UAE to register for the Department of Foreign Affairs crisis portal. Domestically, the New South Wales government has extended its no-interest loan scheme amid cost-of-living concerns. Queensland and the Northern Territory are experiencing severe flooding, with Gympie particularly hard hit, causing significant damage to crops and infrastructure.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Chinchilla 30% Gympie 30% Glen Hartwig 40% Queensland 50% Northern Territory ×250% Department of Foreign Affairs 50% Middle East 60% Penny Wong ×270% United Arab Emirates ×470% Israel ×470% Australian Government ×280% Australia ×590%

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uae 90% israel 90% non-essential staff 80% flooding 80% government orders 70% security situation 70% no-interest loan scheme 60% middle east 60% natural disaster 60% cost-of-living 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Australia

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