Prime minister Anthony Albanese says focus on stability a ‘counterpoint’ to UK approach
Former Australian and New Zealand air force staff alleged to have been offered lucrative sums to teach PLA cadets
Coal mine near Great Barrier Reef is blocked as government secures its environmental policy
Newly elected Australian PM visits France to mend relations after cancellation of A$90bn submarines contract
Contract lifts shares by 25% despite controversy over design faults in boats to counter China in Pacific
Relations were strained by Canberra’s ban on Huawei and calls for an investigation into Covid’s origins
Settlement for scrapped submarine deal critical to reset of strained relations with Paris
Canberra says action occurred over South China Sea days after Anthony Albanese elected PM
Beijing proposes security and economic pact to island nations ahead of foreign minister’s visit
New leader says relationship with China will remain ‘difficult’ as Labor confronts cost of living crisis
First permits granted to explore potential reserve of energy-rich naturally occurring fuel
Agreement will exacerbate western fears over Beijing’s growing influence in South Pacific
Fears that dormant malicious threat has already been embedded drives defensive push
Treasurer cuts taxes and increases spending on defence as ruling coalition struggles in polls
Country risks supply chain disruption when geopolitical tensions rise, says industry group
PM’s administration criticised over climate change stance as soldiers called in to help disaster relief operations
Prime minister Scott Morrison describes encounter in the Arafura Sea as an ‘act of intimidation’
Spy chief says unnamed foreign power was behind plan to influence politicians standing in election
Scott Morrison unveils spending seven months after Unesco threatened to put site on ‘danger list’
Prime minister pleads for foreign workers after 2 years of border closures leave farms struggling
Pacific nation reeling from eruption wants aid workers to follow strict rules to keep virus out
Three-judge panel rules unanimously against top men’s tennis player one day before Australian Open
Canberra acts against unvaccinated tennis star after court overturned decision to revoke entry permit
Tennis star was held briefly at secure facility where more than 30 asylum seekers languish
World’s top player fought deportation in bid to play in opening Grand Slam event of 2022
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