The change in the submarine delivery plan should come as no surprise – this deal has been unequal from the start.
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In a time of global crisis, the strategy fails to tackle the thorniest of issues – including Trump’s America – with much clarity.
The ships are currently in the Philippine Sea and it’s too early to tell where they might be headed.
The new treaty will recognise PNG as a nation that makes its own strategic decisions, and ensure Australia is a partner that shows up and stays the course.
The PM will use his visit to China to focus on trade ties, while trying to avoid being dragged into growing geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Speaking to the ABC, the former industry minister said his outspokenness on the conflict in Gaza was part of the reason for his demotion.
No matter who wins this election, there will likely be a change of leader in either Labor or the Coalition, or both. But who is waiting in the wings?
China gave advance notice about its live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea – but Australia and NZ say it wasn’t enough. And that’s not the only reason they’re upset.
No Australian government has offered PNG a binding security guarantee in the past. The current government must address four concerns before signing on the dotted line.
The chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, is launching legal action over claims she was bullied in his office.
The treasurer was at his most hyperactive this week, with an economic statement to parliament, reforms to superannuation, and a new set of priorities for the Future Fund.
Australia’s no-holds-barred embrace of AUKUS is more likely than not to prove one of the worst defence and foreign policy decisions our country has made.
The strategy takes the long view of how to build a high-spending, maritime-focused defence force of the future. But there are some shortcomings in the government’s vision.
After last-minute deliberations between Labor powerbrokers and unions, the AUKUS pact was endorsed by the ALP at its national conference this Friday
The conference, being held in Brisbane, runs three days, with Albanese delivering his keynote address on Thursday morning
The new package includes military vehicles, artillery ammunition and $10 million for a UN humanitarian agency.
The former prime minister also said Albanese was relying on two ‘seriously unwise’ ministers, Penny Wong and Richard Marles.
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.
This year’s talks had a noticeable shift of tone, reflecting the new Australian government. They include an emphasis on climate action and an invitation to Japan.
The US-Australia Alliance is seen by many Australians as an incomplete project. Government rhetoric on climate cooperation must now become reality.
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