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Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?

As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka.

The Conversation

China risks exploding Pacific goodwill in one fell swoop of a nuclear-capable missile

“This launch is not consistent with regional stability.” Winston Peters hits out at Beijing's submarine-launched JL-3 missile test.

Newsroom.co.nz

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.

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Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.

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Australian PM Albanese issues 'unequivocal' apology after inappropriate remarks about Kylie Minogue

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an "unequivocal" apology after his comments about pop icon Kylie Minogue during a comedy podcast sparked a political storm and accusations of sexism.

The Times of India

Married Australian PM Anthony Albanese Apologises After 'Shag, Marry, Date' Podcast Sparks Fury

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised after facing criticism for comments made during a podcast game, where he jokingly chose Kylie Minogue in a 'shag, date or marry' scenario.

International Business Times UK

Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific

The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.

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Kylie Minogue receives apology from Australia's prime minister, but why?

Anthony Albanese has said sorry to Kylie Minogue following his recent comments.

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Australian PM apologies for ‘disrespectful’ Kylie Minogue comment

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The Independent UK

Australia’s Albanese apologises for ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue

PM responded ‘all of the above’ when asked on podcast if he would ‘shag, marry, date’ pop star

The Independent UK

Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific

Australia and Fiji have signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

PM Modi departs for three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, aiming to bolster India's Act East Policy and its vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. The visits, scheduled from July 6-11, 2026, will focus on deepening strategic partnerships, enhancing trade, and strengthening people-to-people…

The Economic Times

Australia and Fiji sign surprise defence alliance amid push to limit China’s influence in the Pacific

The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attacked

The Guardian - AU

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

The prime minister had been under fire following comments he made about Kylie Minogue while playing "shag, marry, date" while appearing on a podcast.

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'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

Fiji has become Australia's newest ally under a mutual defence pact that leaves the door open to including other Pacific nations as China jostles for influence.

AAP

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition criticises Labor over electricity prices as Bowen rejects ‘hypocrisy’ – as it happened

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Dear Diary: ministers hiding the business of government

The federal government has been urged to join most states in adopting a proactive ministerial diary-disclosure regime, so citizens know who they are meeting.

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Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

The prime minister has reached the first stop of his Pacific tour, receiving a warm welcome in Fiji after arriving to ink a major security deal.

The Economic Times

'India ties have never been more consequential': Aussie PM Albanese ahead of Modi's July 8-10 visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will visit Australia next week for the Annual Leaders' Summit, highlighting the "never been more consequential" bilateral relationship. Modi's visit to Melbourne, part of a three-nation tour, will focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security, and technology, underscoring India's…

AAP

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours.

The Guardian - AU

Almost no one is happy with Labor’s gambling crackdown. Albanese may as well do the right thing and get tough

A NSW mayor’s push against pokies should serve as inspiration for federal Labor to make stronger moves against the harms of gambling addiction

AAP

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia's commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

AAP

Delay to strengthen social media laws 'extraordinary'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged bipartisanship on a proposal to toughen the nation's social media ban, as the coalition insists they are "half-baked".

The Guardian - AU

‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work

A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime minister’s favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it

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