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Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia should use its close relationship with the US to convince it to devote more time and attention to the Indo-Pacific, a former senior official says.

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PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

Al Jazeera

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

Anthony Albanese is banking on no last-minute glitches holding up the signing of a major defence pact between Australia and its closest neighbour.

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Australia and PNG will agree to defend each other from military attack as China’s Pacific influence grows

Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea’s defence minister downplayed the delay to the deal being formalised

The Guardian - AU

Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence

Celebrations and events have been held across the country to mark the milestone

The Guardian - AU

Australia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary

Australia has offered to gift Papua New Guinea an extension to its Parliament House as the South Pacific island nation celebrates its 50th independence anniversary

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.

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Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China

Albanese says Papua New Guinea is choosing ‘it’s own interest, going forward, and it’s sovereignty’

The Independent UK

'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing

Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.

AAP

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region

The Independent UK

China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials

The Guardian - AU

PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened

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Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

AAP

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

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'Lot of work to do': coalition slump to polling low

The coalition's primary vote has plummeted to its lowest level in Newspoll history, after a controversial week for the opposition on migration.

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Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

The Guardian - AU

Sussan Ley announces shadow ministry reshuffle after Nampijinpa Price demotion – as it happened

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Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

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'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

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'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Cop31 bid teeters as rival Turkey refuses to withdraw

Government rules out using taxpayer funds to buy off competing bid as Pacific leaders urge Turkey to step aside as an ‘act of good faith’

The Independent UK

Islamophobic incidents in Australia 'skyrocketed' since Israel-Hamas war, envoy reports

A government-appointed envoy says anti-Muslim incidents have skyrocketed across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began two years ago

The Guardian - AU

Threatened, harassed and spat on: envoy details rise in attacks and recommends Islamophobia be treated with urgency

Aftab Malik cites bomb threats and assaults when releasing report containing 54 recommendations

The Conversation

Fossil fuel expansion or Pacific security? Albanese is learning Australia can’t have both

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to strengthen security ties with Pacific island nations and counter China’s growing influence during a trip to the region this week. If he walks away with one lesson, it’s that Australia’s climate policy remains a significant sticking point.

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Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

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