Australia news live: Wong flags military assistance in Middle East but no ‘offensive action’ against Iran

Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong was asked about the Australian defence force personnel who were on the submarine that torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people, given her comments on Australia not being involved in offensive actions against Iran.The prime minister Anthony Albanese said earlier this week that Australian forces were in compliance with international law, and that “No Australian personnel have participated in any offensive action against Iran.”It is not new for Australian defence personnel to be engaged in this way, when they are deployed in that way, we always have arrangements, to ensure that any personnel comply with Australian law, Australian policy and Australian directives.We we will make decisions in accordance with the principles I’ve outlined about what Australia’s position is. But what I do want to emphasise is, wherever there is a third country deployment, Australian law and policy and directives continue to apply and they will do so. Continue reading...