Radio National Breakfast

Catherine King, Australia’s infrastructure and transport minister, discusses fuel supplies and transport policy amid Middle East tensions. She explains stockholding levels, recent reserve releases and temporary standards changes. She also covers naval decisions, monitoring export reports and impacts on aviation and local fuel distribution.

Peter Malinauskas, South Australian premier known for focusing on economic growth and health services. He talks about confidence in his record and cautions on polling. He addresses One Nation’s surge and critiques political opponents. He discusses ambulance ramping, algal bloom responses and how global instability affects local producers.

John Blaxland, Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies at ANU, gives sharp analysis on intelligence architecture and security implications. He discusses calls for urgent interim reporting on potential intelligence failings. He explains why Australia’s security architecture may need a reset. He links regional conflict pressures to accelerated changes in national security arrangements.

Hicham (Hisham) Fawwaz, logistics manager at Beirut's Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, speaks about the humanitarian toll and mass displacement in Lebanon. He outlines strikes on civilians and health facilities. He discusses how hospitals are coping under fire and the state of medical supplies and international aid.

Bryan Clark, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former special assistant to the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, brings naval strategy expertise. He discusses how Iran uses shore-based drones, mines and rockets to threaten the Strait of Hormuz. He assesses calls for allied naval escorts, the limits of sea-based responses, and whether landing forces would be needed to secure shipping.

Ripley Atkinson, Australian Meats and Livestock Manager at StoneX, advises farmers and feedlots on price risks and market access. He talks about sea and air freight disruption to Gulf and European markets. He explains long chilled shelf life and the timing pressures it creates. He covers rerouting delays, spoilage risk, and how fuel and input cost rises threaten supply chains.

Simon Grainge, CEO of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network, speaks from frontline experience running the Seafarer Help helpline. He outlines calls about repatriation, crew rights to refuse unsafe work, and the logistics of rotating trapped crews. He warns against risking seafarers for profit and urges urgent international action to secure safe transit and crew welfare.

Barnaby Joyce, One Nation MP from New England raising concerns about fuel supply. Nate Swanson, former Iran advisor to Trump and Biden analysing Iran's strategy and regional aims. Wes J. Bryant, ex-Air Force master sergeant who led the Pentagon's civilian protection unit, critiquing targeting and civilian harm mitigation. They discuss a deadly strike investigation, Iran's tactics around energy routes, and domestic fuel shortages.

Stephanie Borys, political correspondent covering parliamentary developments. Matthew Knott, national security and geopolitics reporter. Anna Henderson, chief political correspondent at SBS. They discuss the Middle East conflict’s impact on Australian fuel and supply chains. They cover Australia’s military support and diesel shortages, political fallout from petrol price worries, visa and asylum issues, and a high‑profile resignation.

Margus Tsahkna, Estonia's Minister for Foreign Affairs and experienced politician, talks about Russia’s war on Ukraine and the risks of lifting oil sanctions. He warns easing sanctions would bankroll the conflict. He argues Putin’s international authority is weakening and discusses ties between Russia and Iran. He also highlights Australia’s strategic role and shared democratic values with Estonia.