PM to address nation at 7pm tonight AEDT. Fuel security and Middle East. Very rare occurrence.
To be carried by Nine.
The PM’s address will be broadcast on all TV and radio networks, reports the ABC.
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How will ABC handle this when that’s their news slot and the bulletins are only 30’?
10 will also show it.
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local bulletins out the window probably (it’s the ABC they’ll be salivating at the opportunity).
Wonder what will happen here as it’ll be 6.30 local time, so right in the middle of the news on 9 and 7.
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For 7/9, they will let each local crew handle the pre- and post-address.
It’ll be 6.30 Ade, 6.00 Bri and 4.00 Per - all the news times.
I’d be shocked if one of them decides to do a national special report. Depending on address length, they’ll both be on standby to switch subsequent programming to repeat mode.
Might be easier, just throw to Croucher in Canberra at a set time for him to do some preamble, rather than have 5 different teams trying to do it in different cities.
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new: PM Albanese will give an "address to the nation" tonight at 7pm across TV and radio. It'll be on fuel, and is said to be about encouraging Australians to help save fuel for areas that need it
— Josh Butler (@JoshButler) April 1, 2026
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Probably won’t be more than 15 minutes?
I hope he is bringing us something of substance (ie buying more fuel from the US or something) rather than a doom and gloom ‘May is going to be tough’ sort of presser.
I’m hearing it’ll be less than 5 (don’t shoot me if I’m wrong)!
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Meh, no one’s worth going to gaol over. 
As long as it doesn’t interrupt the Kings giving it to the 36ers good long hard and indifferent.
I suspect it’s about fuel?
Yeah, so not even really worth much by way of programming. Early start to ACA/late finish to 7 and News+?
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How is 10 covering it? Will it be included in News+ and delayed?
10 SYD/MEL will have Millionaire
10 ADL will have just finished News+
10 BNE will have just started News+
And 10 PER will be midway through Lingo
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Probably the same way they do the Interest Rate coverage.
Unless he’s telling us something that we don’t already know, I don’t understand why this would require an address to the nation. Seems quite bizarre.
Perhaps all is no as they have been telling us.
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Well on the fuel front I can see a sudden change as it was only 2 days ago they were reducing taxes (to make it more affordable) and ensuring us that there is sufficient reserves. I’m not opposed to some small short term practical measures though to encourage people to cut consumption and help in the long run (if the war goes on). This morning I saw a man filling multiple cans at my servo which infuriated me.
There seems to be a few developments in the middle east today. Trump is saying that he will likely withdraw from Iran in 2 weeks but will but is pressuring US allies to be the ones to get the Strait of Hormuz open. He has also announced a primetime televised live address to the US tomorrow. You have to wonder if these are all connected.
Wouldn’t be surprised if the full address will be on the ABC News channel, which already airs nationally on Eastern Time.
It’s just down to how much of the speech the main channel shows.
The first schedule adjustment is in: Seven’s news bulletin will be 90 minutes long. The remainder of the night will be delayed 30 minutes.
This is nationally applied.
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7NEWS Special Coverage: Prime Minister’s National Address
Comprehensive analysis in extended 7NEWS at 6.00pm
Be watching the Seven Network’s 7NEWS for comprehensive coverage of the Prime Minister’s address to the nation at 7.00pm AEDT, live right across the country.
7NEWS at 6.00pm will be extended to 7.30pm in all states and territories, bringing viewers live rolling coverage hosted by Michael Usher, with expert analysis from 7NEWS Political Editor Mark Riley.
Seven’s primetime schedule will be moved back 30 minutes to accommodate the 7NEWS special.
Viewers in Western Australia will see the address during a special edition of 7NEWS at 4.00pm.
In the address, the Prime Minister is expected to outline the Government’s response to the escalating Middle East conflict and urge Australians to conserve fuel in support of essential industries and critical services.
National addresses are reserved for moments of significant national importance, with previous addresses delivered during the COVID‑19 pandemic and the Global Financial Crisis.
Sunrise will continue comprehensive coverage from 5.30am tomorrow, bringing viewers the latest developments, reaction and what the Prime Minister’s announcement means for households and businesses.
For the very latest news and updates, be watching 7NEWS and follow 7NEWS.com.au.
7NEWS Special Coverage: Prime Minister’s National Address. Live on Seven and 7plus
Local broadcast times on Seven and 7plus
Tuesday, 1 April
Sydney, Melbourne
6.00pm - 7.30pm 7NEWS at 6.00pm
7.00pm - 7.10pm Prime Minister’s National Address
Brisbane
6.00pm - 6.10pm Prime Minister’s National Address
6.10pm - 7.30pm 7NEWS at 6.00pm
Adelaide
6.00pm - 7.30pm 7NEWS at 6.00pm
6.30pm - 6.40pm Prime Minister’s National Address
Perth
4.00pm - 4.10pm Prime Minister’s National Address
4.10pm - 5.00pm 7NEWS at 4.00pm
6.00pm - 7.30pm 7NEWS at 6.00pm