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First high-level visit to continent in seven years as Beijing and Canberra try to stabilise relations
Prime minister pledges to respond to move that News Corp says threatens viability of some media groups
Anthony Albanese makes state visit to China as tensions over trade ease
Albanese’s November meeting with Xi comes as the two countries work to stabilise relations
Prime minister seeks ‘new way forward’ after nation declines to recognise indigenous population in its constitution
Polling shows historic vote to recognise First Nations people expected to fail amid backlash
Polls show weakening support for divisive ‘Voice’ referendum
Revelation is latest sign of close ties between government and scandal-hit consultant
Anthony Albanese says UK counterpart ‘must not have had same lessons’ on rules of cricket
Prime ministers expected to sign updated declaration on security co-operation to counter Chinese threat
Republican movement has long viewed the sovereign’s passing as a pivotal moment
Decision follows years of pushing back against similar efforts by previous governments
Former prime minister’s secret move to give himself ministerial jobs during pandemic spurs rethink of political system
Ex-leader had secretly assigned himself five ministry posts between March 2020 and May 2021
Newly elected Australian PM visits France to mend relations after cancellation of A$90bn submarines contract
New Labor government’s plan will apply only to industrial emitters such as smelters and miners
The appointment of a minister focused on removing the Queen as head of state has rejuvenated the movement
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
Election shows dangers of treating global warming as a divisive left-right issue
Strong poll performance gives environmental party sway in negotiations with new Labor government
New leader says relationship with China will remain ‘difficult’ as Labor confronts cost of living crisis
Marginal seats in Tasmania have become a crucial battleground as polls narrow after six-week campaign
Australian PM unveils plan to let buyers use retirement funds for deposits days before election
Labor leader maintains lead in polls over incumbent Scott Morrison two weeks before general election
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