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The Coalition says putting "Australian values" at the centre of its migration policy will "protect Australians' way of life".

In a speech to the Menzies Research Centre, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's pitch also revealed some long-awaited details of the Coalition's immigration plan.

The plan also calls for enhanced screening of visa applicants - including social media checks to identify those who pose a threat to Australia.

• Guest: Abul Rizvi, former deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration
• Producer: Jason Whittaker

Trucking operators have won a possible reprieve from skyrocketing diesel prices at the Fair Work Commission.

A draft order - published yesterday - would require businesses to lift fuel reimbursements to transport operators - and review contracts every fortnight.

The Transport Workers Union has argued owner-operators and sub-contractors face a fuel debt cliff next week, warning of major operators going under and chaos up and down the supply chain.

• Guest: Michael Kaine, National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union
• Producer: Jason Whittaker

Today marks three years since the start of the Sudanese civil war, a conflict which has left countless civilians dead and millions without access to food, shelter or sanitation.

Since the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary group the - Rapid Support Forces - took up arms against each other, more than 14-million people have been displaced.

The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies estimates it is the largest displacement crisis in the world. 

Both sides have been accused of war crimes, with claims of genocide being made against the RSF.

• GUEST: Eva Hinds, UNICEF's chief of advocacy in Sudan
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook

Lebanon and Israel have held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity”.

But he also made clear no breakthrough agreement was expected; as the conflict - between the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and Israel - continues.

Meanwhile, Lebanese health authorities are still dealing with the aftermath of April 8; when Israeli strikes killed more than 350 people, marking one of the deadliest days the country has ever seen.

Israel has been conducting an air and ground campaign in Lebanon - insisting that the current ceasefire - with Iran - does not apply to fighting in Lebanon.

• GUESTS: Dr Imad Salamey - Professor of political science and international affairs at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Hicham Fawwaz - logistics manager at the Public Health Emergency Operations in Beirut and Lou Cormack, Head of Mission in Lebanon for Médecins Sans Frontières
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking outside the Oval Office overnight, Mr Trump suggested the U.S. is still willing to engage with Iran, after 21-hour long peace talks failed at the weekend. 

Also, an extraordinary feud is growing between US President Donald Trump and the Pope.

The global leader of the Catholic church has said he plans to continue speaking out against war, despite scathing comments from the US president.

While in Australia, energy prices are on the rise due to the war in the Middle East, but the cost of electricity hasn't seen a similar jump, we'll unpack why that is.

There's also a lot of movement in the defence industry.

You'll hear about the billions of dollars set to be invested in drones, and major changes in the top military.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

The top brass of Australia's military has seen a reshuffle with Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond to become chief of the Defence Force in July.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as the first female Chief of Army.

It comes at a key time for the force, ahead of strategic deadlines for the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program and an ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

• Guest: Retired Admiral Chris Barrie, founder of the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group - and served as chief of the Australian Defence Forces until 2002.
• Producer: Jason Whittaker

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this story includes names and images of Indigenous people who have died.

The late Geoffrey Gurumul Yunupingu, Iconyx, and the Lonely Boys are just some of the many Indigenous artists supported and produced by Darwin-based independent record label and production company Skinnyfish Music.

It has helped bring Indigenous music to wider audiences, working in partnership with artists and communities.

Guest: Michael Hohnen, Skinnyfish co-creator 

The Victorian government was rocked yesterday by three resignations from the frontbench.

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, Government Services Minister Danny Pearson and Water Minister Gayle Tierney announced they won't re-contest their seats at the November election, forcing an immediate ministerial reshuffle.

• Guest: Jess Wilson, Victorian Opposition Leader
• Producer: Jason Whittaker

Australia will be among more than 40 nations to discuss safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. 

The summit will be co-hosted by the United Kingdom and France. On social media, French President Emmanuel Macron said the talks would be "aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the strait".

It comes as U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Iran to reopen the Strait.

• GUEST: Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

Reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are in the federal government's sights ahead of the May budget, as the government tries to rein in the scheme's costs.

Does the Opposition support the government's goal to pull back the scheme's annual growth of 5.6 per cent a year?

• GUEST: Melissa McIntosh, shadow minister for the NDIS
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle