Are we headed for a recession? Australians brace for the impact of the RBA's second rate hike. So, has the Government got its economic settings right? The Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson speaks to AM.
Anxiety ahead of possible rate hike
16/03/2026 | 20 mins.
Fuel prices adding to anxiety ahead of a possible interest rate hike today - the Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the Government can't just blame conflict in the Middle East.
US wants help securing Strait of Hormuz
15/03/2026 | 20 mins.
The US admits the obvious – the Strait of Hormuz is not currently safe - and it wants other nations to help secure it.
Iran's new supreme leader releases first statement
12/03/2026 | 20 mins.
Iran's new supreme leader has indicated Iran will continue to block the Strait of Hormuz and keep attacking neighbouring Gulf countries.
Emergency oil supplies released
11/03/2026 | 20 mins.
Iran strikes shipping in the Straight of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency agrees to the largest release of emergency oil stocks in history.
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