Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles defended extended consular wait times for citizens in the Middle East, stating the government is examining "contingency arrangements" as regional tensions escalate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he does not expect the United States to request Australian military assistance against Iran, citing Australia's geographic distance from the conflict zone.
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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles defended extended consular wait times for citizens in the Middle East, stating the government is examining "contingency arrangements" as regional tensions escalate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he does not expect the United States to request Australian military assistance against Iran, citing Australia's geographic distance from the conflict zone.