Any Briefing Notes Or Talking Points Prepared For Foreign Minister Penny Wong Between February 27 And March 2nd Regarding The Legality Of Strikes Against Iran By US And Israeli Forces.

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DFAT prepared briefing notes for Foreign Minister Penny Wong in early March 2026 addressing the legality of Israeli and US military strikes against Iran. The disclosed materials show Australia's stated position emphasizes longstanding support for international law and commitment to legal obligations, while directing responsibility to Israel and the US to justify the legal basis for their actions. The briefing was prepared by DFAT's International Security Group, Middle East and Americas Division, and cleared by Assistant Secretary Matt Wise. Substantial portions of the 14-page briefing document remain redacted under section 22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act, which protects internal deliberations and advice to ministers.