Australia politics live: Albanese says US won’t need Australian military help against Iran; Mark Carney to arrive in Australia

PM says on 7.30 that the late Iranian leader should not be mourned. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese does not believe the US government will request military assistance from Australia in its conflict against Iran, noting Australia is “a long way” from the Middle East.In an interview with ABC’s 7.30 last night, the prime minister said the US had not requested military assistance and he did not expect they would in the coming days and weeks.It’s a long way from Australia, and Australia is not – we are not big players in the Middle East. Continue reading…