Australian ambassador joins calls for two-state solution Federal Australia’s vote was for upgrading Palestine’s rights as an observer state but without granting membership or voting rights.
Illegal migration matters weigh heavily as UK Home Office chief meets with Australian counterparts April 24, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Sir Matthew Rycroft has met with senior mandarins responsible for Australia’s security and justice portfolios as part of an annual dialogue.
AUKUS deal turns two: Leaders underscore commitment to regional stability, military and industrial might September 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Anthony Albanese has joined US president Joe Biden and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to recap 18 months of AUKUS cooperation.
Cost-of-living pressures will ease by removing tariffs from UK goods, minister says June 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Don Farrell has welcomed the commencement of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, promising it will reduce the price of goods.
Australia-China bolster trade ties amid heightened tensions April 17, 2023 By John Blaxland Defence Diplomacy and trade are affected by militarised and authoritarian states seeking to alter the balance of power, writes John Blaxland.
The lady’s not for speculating (on AUKUS) March 9, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal The British high commissioner to Australia would not be led to speculate about the details of the AUKUS deal during her National Press Club address.
Australia should collaborate through AUKUS to protect space-based assets, paper argues October 4, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Australia should make more use of the AUKUS partnership to protect space-based assets, argues an ANU National Security College policy paper.
Former foreign affairs minister tapped for high commissioner to the UK role September 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Stephen Smith has been chosen as high commissioner to the UK, as part of a sweeping reset for Australia’s diplomatic corps.
First woman to lead European Court of Human Rights September 21, 2022 By Dan Holmes Foreign Affairs & Immigration Irish Justice Síofra O’Leary will make history this year as the first female president of the European Court of Human Rights.
Former high commissioner to UK says Australia’s standing admired in global security circles September 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal George Brandis is in Australia for a Five Eyes dialogue in his new capacity as a professor based at the National Security College in ANU’s College of Asia and the Pacific.
Australian dignitaries head to London as Hurley signposts call with King Charles September 15, 2022 By Anna Macdonald and Melissa Coade Culture Prime minister Anthony Albanese and the governor-general travel to London today to attend the Queen’s funeral on Monday.
Premium Insights and analysis Nuclear safety the highest priority in energy or arms talks July 20, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Defence New Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Jan Adams has quite a handful to deal with when considering all matters nuclear.
Premium Insights and analysis Public sector wage caps a big part of stagnation problem, sparking strikes at home and abroad June 29, 2022 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory There has never been a better time to strike. Unemployment is 4%. Industries are crying out for workers. Market forces suggest the price of labour needs to rise.
AUKUS makes ‘unwavering’ pledge to peaceful, rules-based order April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence In a joint statement from the Australian, UK and US (AUKUS) leaders, the trilateral group reaffirmed its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Australia founding member of global alliance to fight online abuse March 21, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse has been launched to help fight online abuse.
