Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever widening conflict that has engulfed the region. Both Carney and Anthony Albanese were quick to back the action at the weekend. But their endorsements would have been given reluctantly. Despite Australia and Canada being close American allies

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Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever widening conflict that has engulfed the region. Both Carney and Anthony Albanese were quick to back the action at the weekend. But their endorsements would have been given reluctantly. Despite Australia and Canada being close American allies

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