Australian foreign policy
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Russia’s war in Ukraine carries a warning for Australia: prepare for possible conflict in the Asia-Pacific
Military experts and diplomats agree new strategies and tactics – drone-based or otherwise – playing out in Uk…
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A translation of the Nauruan president’s remarks will stay suppressed for a decade – but secrecy in Australia’s offshore policy is nothing new
From Scott Morrison’s ‘on-water matters’ to the Albanese government’s MOU with Nauru, successive governments’ …
- Anthony Albanese, Apec summit, Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian politics, Critical minerals, Donald Trump
Donald Trump praises ‘great’ Washington meeting with Anthony Albanese as leaders dine at Apec
US president tells reporters he and Australian PM ‘working on a lot of things together’ Follow our Australia n…
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‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific
Defence minister says Xi Jinping should note resolve to stay the course by global democratic alliance, includi…
- Anthony Albanese, Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian military, Business, China, Critical minerals, Donald Trump, Mining, US defence spending, US news
Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know
The move is intended to support the supply of minerals to benefit both countries’ commercial and defence indus…
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Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be subject to ‘bullying’ from larger countries
Country moves to deepen policing ties with China as Australia continues negotiations on Nakamal agreement, whi…
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Pentagon wants to make Aukus work but some stakeholders have ‘serious concerns’, senior US defence official says
Defence official says major increase in Australian defence spending is ‘quite warranted’Get our breaking news …
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Aukus vital to ‘deter Chinese aggression’, say US lawmakers, as Trump urged to recommit to submarine deal
Alliance in best interests of Australia, UK and US, say lawmakers, after Trump administration announced 30-day…
- Asia Pacific, Aukus, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian military, Donald Trump, Kevin Rudd, Malcolm Turnbull, Trump administration, US military, US news
Surface tension: could the promised Aukus nuclear submarines simply never be handed over to Australia?
The multi-billion dollar deal was heralded as ensuring the security of the Indo-Pacific. But with America an i…
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‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says
New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability un…
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Thousands of imports enter Australia from firms blacklisted by US over alleged Uyghur forced labour links
Imports of a range of products, including parts for Sydney Metro vehicles, increase despite US bans on dozens …
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Final five members of Bali Nine released from jail and back in Australia, PM announces
Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj returned from Indonesia on Sunday, …
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Minister confirms talks under way to return surviving Bali Nine members to Australia
Five remaining members would continue to serve sentences upon returning under proposal, trade minister Don Far…
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Xi Jinping pleased with ‘positive momentum’ of China-Australia relations – video
China-Australia relations have achieved 'a turnaround and are maintaining a positive momentum of development',…
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Tongan PM Sovaleni and Australian PM Albanese give details of Pacific police training plan – video
The Tongan prime minister, Hu’akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, and the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanes…