Australia news live: Albanese talks fuel crisis with Chinese premier; Ben Roberts-Smith to front court
Australian Prime Minister Albanese is addressing the fuel crisis by expediting a trip to Singapore to secure petrol supplies. Simultaneously, former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is scheduled to appear in court, facing charges for five war crime murders.

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AI-generatedAustralian Prime Minister Albanese is addressing the fuel crisis by expediting a trip to Singapore to secure petrol supplies. Simultaneously, former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is scheduled to appear in court, facing charges for five war crime murders. Nationals leader Matt Canavan urged Australia to encourage the US to de-escalate its rhetoric towards Iran, stating that the situation is escalating rapidly. Canavan believes Australia should make it clear that it cannot support the US's approach to the conflict. The article provides live updates on these developing stories.
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5 extractedNow’s the time for Australia and the prime minister to make it very clear that we can’t support this type of approach to any kind of conflict.
Trump’s threats towards Iran underscored the need for Australia to try and de-escalate the rhetoric coming out of the US.
Ben Roberts-Smith to front court charged with five war crime murders.
Prime minister brings forward trip to Singapore in scramble for petrol supplies.
Albanese talks fuel crisis with Chinese premier.