While conceding that government measures—such as a fuel excise cut—would not fully offset rising costs, he insisted they would provide some relief.

“There are around 115,000 Australians in the Middle East, including approximately 24,000 in the United Arab Emirates.

The fictional doll is described as “looking strong in the box and collapsing on contact with reality”, complete with a mock “blame the previous government” button.

Amendments were agreed to after negotiations with the Liberal Party, narrowing certain definitions and tightening parliamentary oversight

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has also criticised the legislation, citing what he described as significant flaws and signalling he would not support the bill.

Australia would continue working with international partners to support the implementation of Washington’s Middle East peace plan.

“At a time of need, we will not shy away from doing what needs to be done. Our homes, businesses and institutions are here to pitch in wherever required.”

His tenure spanned a period of political transition in the United States, including the re-election of US President Donald Trump in 2024.

From 2 pm local time on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available to eligible residents

The commission’s remit will cover the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australian society and institutions, the drivers of hatred and radicalisation, and the adequacy of government and agency responses before and after the attack.