Good morning and welcome to our live politics coverage. I'm Martin Farrer, bringing you the top overnight developments, with Krishani Dhanji set to take over for the main action later.
Albanese Rules Out US Military Request Over Iran
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that he does not anticipate the United States will ask Australia for military assistance in any potential conflict with Iran. Albanese emphasized the significant geographical separation, noting that Iran is a "long way" from Australia, which he believes makes such a request improbable.
Canadian PM's Arrival in Australia
In related diplomatic news, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to arrive in Australia later today. While the primary activities of his visit are expected to unfold later in the week, his discussions with Albanese are poised to cover extensive ground on bilateral and global issues.
More detailed information on the agenda and outcomes of these high-level talks will be provided as the visit progresses. The meeting underscores the ongoing strategic dialogues between key Western allies amid evolving international tensions.
