Canberra

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for middle powers like Canada and Australia to build new coalitions less reliant on the United States in a fractured global order, while criticizing recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran as unlawful.

Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and being a risk to global security, citing Iranian attacks on multiple countries and Australian soil. Foreign Minister Penny Wong also urged Australians in Lebanon to depart immediately amid escalating regional tensions.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are on a six-day state visit to Australia, marking Queen Mary's first return since becoming Queen in 2024 and the first visit by a Danish monarch in 40 years. The tour includes official events in Canberra, visits to Uluru and Tasmania, and aims to promote trade and clean energy ties.

Independent and Greens senators are calling for urgent intervention to address racist abuse in federal parliament, demanding an inquiry and mandatory anti-racism training.