SYDNEY, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make a rare address to the nation across television and radio networks on Wednesday, outlining Canberra's response to the Middle East conflict. Albanese will make the address at 7:00 pm Canberra time (0800 GMT) and is expected to urge Australians to save fuel for industries that need it. "Australia didn't choose this war, they are paying the price for this war at the petrol bowser and more broadly," he told reporters. Australia said Monday it would also halve a fuel tax to help motorists experiencing soaring petrol prices. Australia, a US security ally, last month sent an electronic surveillance aircraft to help defend the United Arab Emirates.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 01, 2026 05:44 UTC