7NEWS Special Coverage: Prime Minister’s National Address

1st April 2026

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