Australian politics
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José Ramos-Horta urges Australia to drop Witness K and Bernard Collaery prosecution
Former president says Australia and Timor-Leste should put the bugging scandal behind themThe former Timor-Les…
- Afghanistan, Australia news, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian federal police, Australian immigration and asylum, Australian media, Australian military, Australian politics, Australian security and counter-terrorism, Defamation law, South and Central Asia, Tony Abbott
Australia’s special forces problem: why the SAS is facing a crisis
An inquiry into allegations of war crimes committed by a small number of elite troops in Afghanistan is expect…
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US presses Australia to step up naval exercises in South China Sea
Push comes as foreign and defence ministers to meet US counterparts for talks on expanding military cooperatio…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian military, Australian politics, China, Japan, South China Sea, US military
South China Sea: Australian warships encounter Chinese navy in disputed waters
Canberra downplays the ‘unplanned interactions’ amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between two countriesAustrali…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian politics, Timor-Leste, Witness K case
Witness K and the Australian spying operation that continues to betray Timor-Leste
Charges against Bernard Collaery and his retired Asis agent client confirm the government has few regrets abou…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian immigration and asylum, Australian politics, China, Hong Kong, Protest, Refugees
More Hongkongers apply to be refugees in Australia as security law passes
Protesters with pro-democracy movement ‘face the dangers of prosecution’, says advocate, as protection visa ap…
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Mike Pompeo blasts China’s ‘coercion’ of Australia as cyber-attack likened to Parliament House hack
Australian Strategic Policy Institute stands by claim the attacks were ‘95% or more’ likely to have been launc…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian politics, Capital punishment, China, Human rights, Illegal drugs
‘A rigged deck of cards’: Australian man’s death sentence exposes China’s byzantine legal system
Human rights experts say plight of Karm Gilespie raises concerns over whether the death penalty is being ‘weap…
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Karm Gilespie’s death sentence labelled diplomatic leverage ‘deliberately created’ by China
Verdict is political play at time of escalating tension with Australia, former detainees sayThe Australian man…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian education, Australian politics, Australian universities, China, Coronavirus outbreak, Labor party, Race, Scott Morrison
Labor MP calls for united response to racism following attacks on Chinese-Australians
Call comes after China warned students to reconsider going to Australia because of ‘incidents of discriminatio…
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China warns students to reconsider travel to Australia for study
Students advised to conduct a ‘risk assessment’ before going to Australia due to ‘multiple incidents of discri…
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Jailed Australian democracy activist has ‘disappeared’ inside Vietnam’s prison system
Chau Van Kham’s family has lost contact with him for nearly four months and fear the Australian government has…
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Scott Morrison confirms talks with US about attending postponed G7 summit
Spokesman says PM will attend if invited, after US president cited Australia among possible additions to event…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian politics, China, Coronavirus outbreak, International trade, Rural Australia
‘We poked the bear’: Australian farmers take the China trade stoush in their stride
An 80% tariff on barley means switching to other crops or finding alternative markets. But at least there’s be…
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China’s belt and road initiative: what is it and why is Victoria under fire for its involvement?
Peter Dutton and US secretary of state Mike Pompeo have both warned of risks for Australia. We look at the fac…