Sean Turnell arrives in Melbourne Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from a Myanmar prison and has touched down at Melbourne Airport. AAP · Nov 17, 2022
‘A remarkable man’: Anthony Albanese confirms release of Sean Turnell from Myanmar jail The prime minister pays tribute to foreign minister Penny Wong for diplomacy that led to freeing of Australian economist after 650 days The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022
Anthony Albanese speaks to Sean Turnell following release from Myanmar jail Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian man Sean Turnell is in remarkably good spirits after being released from a Myanmar jail. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
Australia’s fortunes rise as Anthony Albanese demonstrates statecraft Anthony Albanese subverted expectations this week, perhaps not for the last time in his career. The New Daily · Nov 17, 2022
Grattan on Friday: A lot may be changing in China-Australia relations, but a lot is staying the same In retrospect, there were various signposts pointing to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ice-breaking meeting with Anthony Albanese in Bali on Tuesday. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022
Emmanuel Macron accuses Scott Morrison of provoking 'nuclear confrontation' with China The French president has accused former prime minister Scott Morrison of provoking "nuclear confrontation" with China as result of his decision to tear up a $90bn submarine contract with France. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
Winemakers cheers China-Australia talks Wine producers hope a meeting between the Australian and Chinese leaders could lead to a lifting of trade bans on Aussie wines, but warn it's a long road. AAP · Nov 17, 2022
Mining industry threatens to unleash ad campaign against Labor unless it rules out windfall profits tax Minerals Council opens new front between resources sector and Albanese government who are already at war over IR changes The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022
Anthony Albanese meets with UK, French and EU counterparts as G20 comes to a close in Bali The prime minister meets with his counterparts from the UK, France and the European Union on the final day of the G20 summit in Bali. ABC News · Nov 16, 2022
Albanese and Macron meet again in Bali Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali. AAP · Nov 16, 2022
No shift in Australia defence policy after Xi meeting -diplomat A meeting between Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping is a step towards normalising ties after years of diplomatic freeze but would not bring a shift in Canberra's defence policy, Australian diplomats said. Reuters · Nov 16, 2022
A symbolic, stabilising step is one thing – but do Australia and China have enough shared interests for progress? Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping’s meeting comes in a world where the geopolitical dynamics have changed too much for a ‘reset’ to occur The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022
Morning Mail: Albanese talks trade with Xi, Trump poised to run, Russian missiles reportedly hit Poland In today’s newsletter: PM’s meeting with Xi Jinping is first step to normalising relations, while misery continues for NSW residents hit by flooding The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022
SES assesses flood damage in NSW’s central west – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022
AAP · Nov 15, 2022 Albanese talks up European links at G20 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pushed the case for a free trade agreement during talks with his European counterparts in Bali.
AAP · Nov 15, 2022 Australia and China reset relationship A meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping has been hailed as an important move towards mending Australia-China diplomatic relations.
AAP · Nov 15, 2022 Poor time to slash COVID funding: nurses As the federal government weighs up bringing special COVID-19 hospital funding to an end, nurses warn the pandemic is not over.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022 China's Xi urges better ties following rare summit with Australian PM China's President Xi Jinping met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the margins of the G20 summit in Bali, marking the first time in five years that the leaders of the two countries have had a formal sitdown.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022 Australia has to accept Chinese power. But Albanese shows he can ride the tiger While the PM has already chosen sides in the superpower fight, his diplomatic coup in meeting Xi means he can start building mutual respect with Beijing
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022 Albanese-Xi meeting won't resolve Australia's grievances overnight. But it is a real step forward There were smiles all round as the Australian and Chinese leaders met formally for the first time in more than six years.
The New Daily · Nov 15, 2022 Xi-Albanese talks a warm return to normalcy, but awkward diplomatic dance to come Mr Albanese praised a “warm” return to communication as the first formal meeting with China in six years took place at the G20 summit.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 Australian PM raises trade 'blockages' with China's Xi Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he raised with Chinese President Xi Jinping concerns about trade “blockages” but did not walk away from their first face-to-face talks with any promises that the $13 billion barriers to Australian exports would be lifted
ABC News · Nov 15, 2022 Australia and China finally talk and a Russian hospital mystery: These were the big moments from the G20 summit in Bali The G20 is in full swing on the resort island of Bali. But as usual, all the big moments and intrigue are happening on the sidelines of the summit. This is what you missed.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022 Albanese tells Xi that Australia will stick to its values as he tries to mend China relations Australian prime minister raised trade and human rights concerns at ‘very constructive’ meeting as Chinese president said improving ties was important for region
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 Australian PM says positive discussion with Xi on trade embargoes by China (Corrects Chinese leader's name in first paragraph, Jinping, not Jingping)