Why Australia is shifting its language on Israel-Iran
As the situation between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, speculation is growing the US will get involved — and there's also been a notable change in the language from the Australian Government.
Shifting from urging restraint and de-escalation from both parties, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has now called for Iran to return to the negotiating table. So, what's behind the change?
And after returning from his whirlwind G7 trip, Anthony Albanese hasn't ruled out a heading to the NATO summit next week. He's hoping to secure a meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines. But is that a risky move?
And the Treasurer has indicated the Albanese Government will be open to "fresh ideas" on tax reform in its second term. And he's making it clear Labor's election mandate is just the "foundation", rather than the limit, of their ambitions.
Patricia Karvelas and Mel Clarke are joined by Peter Hartcher, Political and International editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on The Party Room.
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