Radio National Breakfast

In a rare address to the nation, the Prime Minister has warned Australians of tough months ahead as the country grapples with fuel supply issues caused by the war in the Middle East.The Prime Minister's address comes with the government set to announce interest-free loans for struggling freight, fuel and fertiliser companies, and before Australia participates in a UK-led meeting on the Strait of Hormuz.GUEST: Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Martin Parkinson, former senior public servant and current Macquarie University chancellor, unpacks Australia’s migration policy. He discusses the mismatch between permanent and temporary intakes. He highlights licensing barriers that stop skilled arrivals from working at their level. He links underemployment and housing supply to public frustration and system strain.

Fergus McLachlan, retired Australian Major General and defence tech advisor, and Daniel Davis, former U.S. lieutenant colonel and defense policy analyst, unpack shifting US–Iran tensions. They discuss prospects for a quick military solution, leadership and strategy gaps, risks of escalation, regional leverage over oil routes, and who stands to profit from renewed arms demand.

Lebanon's capital Beirut has been hit by heavy air strikes overnight.Human rights organisations have accused Israel of deliberately targeting healthcare workers and facilities in the country.According to the World Health Organisation, there have been more than 80 attacks on healthcare workers since the latest escalation began at the start of March - killing 52 healthcare workers and injuring 126 others.Guest: Lou Cormack, Head of Mission in Lebanon for Médecins Sans FrontièresProducer: Pip Cook

The federal treasurer Jim Chalmers has moved to ease some of the flow-on economic effects of the Middle East conflict, announcing a suite of measures for small business yesterday.The Tax Office will now limit compliance action and pause some debt collection - for businesses unable to meet their tax obligations due to fuel supply issues.GUEST: Skye Cappuccio, CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia

There is growing speculation that the US could exit the war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz still remaining effectively closed. We'll unpack the comments fueling the speculation, and hear how Europe and how both sides of Australian politics are responding.Then, we'll turn to domestic affairs - and hear about the latest debates in parliament and tension within the Liberal party. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

It's one of the only sports that waits for the conditions to be just right to compete and this week the surfs up on Bells Beach so the iconic annual event can begin.The world's best surfers will be battling for the Bell Trophy - marking the start of the 50th World Surfing League Championship Tour. GUEST: Sean Doherty, Editor of Surfing World and event commentatorPRODUCER: Eddy Diamond

The word carer might evoke a professional at a home, or an elderly person taking care of a spouse.But thousands of carers across the country are much younger than you think, even as young as four years old.Madeleine Buchner was a child when she was thrust into a caring role: first for her baby brother, and later for her mother and grandmother.By the age of 16, she founded Little Dreamers, an organisation to help support young carers.Guest: Madeleine Buchner, founder and CEO of Little Dreamers

The US president Donald Trump has attacked traditional allies telling them via social media "you'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself" and "The USA won't be there to help you any more just like you weren't there for us." It comes as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz affecting a fifth of the world's oil trade.Guest: Klas Molin, Swedish Ambassador to AustraliaProducers: Brooke Young, Grace Stranger

Pressure is mounting on the United States and Israel to find an off-ramp for their war on Iran as the conflict in the Middle East continues.Iran has continued its attacks on Israel and its Persian Gulf neighbours with airstrikes also pounding Tehran, as the U.S. President Donald Trump makes contradictory statements about the state of the war.GUEST: Dr Nimrod Novik, Distinguished Fellow at the Israel Policy Forum and former senior policy advisor to Israeli prime minister Shimon Peres, special ambassador of the state and advisor to the Israeli National Security Council PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond