Squiz Today Australia gets involved in the Middle East, and the loo paper that wiped the rest
Mar 10, 2026
Australia sends military support and missiles to the UAE and the legal and political fallout that follows. Five Iranian women's footballers receive humanitarian visas while others seek asylum. A change looms at the top of a major political party with a leadership ballot approaching. New superannuation tax rules for very large balances get a parliamentary green light. A national consumer group reveals which toilet papers passed tough clogging tests.
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Australia Sends Wedgetail To Defend UAE
- Australia will send an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance plane and missiles to the UAE to help defend against long-range drones.
- About 85 ADF members will operate the Wedgetail, and ANU Professor Don Rothwell warns ADF personnel could be considered combatants under international law.
Domestic Split Over Middle East Involvement
- Political responses to the deployment are split, with the Coalition backing it and Greens leader Larissa Waters calling it dragging Australia into another US forever war.
- Global uncertainty remains, with President Trump calling the war 'very complete' then threatening harsher strikes, while Iran says it won't seek a ceasefire.
Iranian Footballers Granted Humanitarian Visas
- Five members of the Iranian women's football team were granted 12-month humanitarian visas to stay in Australia while pursuing permanent residence.
- Reports say more team members sought asylum at the last minute, while others returned to Iran; Tony Burke promised further updates.