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US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

AAP

Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey

As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.

AAP

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.

AAP

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Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty

The Independent UK

US congress research warns of risk of cost blowouts for Australia in Aukus submarine program

Report also cast doubt on whether any rigorous cost-benefit analysis was done before the 2021 announcement

The Guardian - AU

Careful of AUKUS withdrawal terms, expert advises

Potential US withdrawal from AUKUS would be significant.

The Canberra Times

NZ, Canada, South Korea firm as likely AUKUS partners

A White House statement has confirmed New Zealand, Canada and South Korea are under the microscope for AUKUS pillar two collaboration.

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Former Labor foreign minister Gareth Evans says Australia won’t have sovereignty over Aukus submarines

Evans says Anthony Albanese should have reviewed Aukus when he came to power in 2022 and that the PM is too risk-averse

The Guardian - AU

China says AUKUS is ‘driven by Cold War thinking’. Here are 3 reasons it is so threatened by the pact

Ever since AUKUS’ public announcement three years ago, China has been staunchly opposed to the partnership.

The Conversation

Australia can’t afford an AUKUS about-face: 5 things the critics are getting wrong

Three years have passed since the United States, Australia and United Kingdom announced on September 15 2021 that they would enter into a security partnership called AUKUS.

The Conversation

'Relief' Australia won't take high-level nuclear waste

Australia won't accept high-level nuclear waste from the US or UK under the AUKUS agreement, with Labor moving to change the proposed framework.

AAP

Entry-level workers set to support AUKUS submarines

West Australia's submarine workforce will get a boost as the government hires 200 entry-level workers to help maintain the coming nuclear crafts.

AAP

The AUKUS submarine deal has been exposed as a monumental folly – is it time to abandon ship?

Nautical metaphors are irresistible, I’m afraid, when talking about Australia’s seemingly endless submarine saga. But as investigative journalist Andrew Fowler makes clear in Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty, his excellent and excoriating analysis of the genesis of the AUKUS pact, there isn’t much room for levity otherwise.

The Conversation

Hunter Defence Conference hears opposing views on national strategy

Kevin Rudd says Australian companies will benefit from AUKUS.

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Defence sector leaders at Hunter conference to talk strategy shift

US ambassador Kevin Rudd and Premier Chris Minns are speaking.

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AUKUS Allies Strengthen Defense Trade To Counter Chinese Threats

AUKUS partnership eases defense trade restrictions to counter Chinese threats, enhancing collaboration and trust among the U.S., U.K., and Australia.

AAP

NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact

Australia is open to bringing close partners and allies to a close-knit security pact as it works with the US and UK to build cutting-edge military tech.

The Conversation

Gareth Evans: AUKUS is terrible for Australian national interests – but we’re probably stuck with it

This is an edited extract of a presentation by Gareth Evans, Distinguished Honorary Professor at ANU and former Australian foreign minister, to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Conference.

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New Zealand PM Wants Defense Shakeup, Focus On 'Traditional' Allies

New Zealand will shakeup its defense forces and "reset" its foreign policy to align with traditional allies, the country's prime minister said Thursday.

AAP

Luxon wants NZ to be 'force multiplier' for Australia

New Zealand's defence capability review will ensure Anzac forces can walk to the beat of the same drum, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

The Guardian - AU

Australia indemnifies US and UK ‘against any liability’ from nuclear submarine risks

New text reveals any party can terminate their collaboration on nuclear-powered boats with just one year’s notice

AAP

Latest AUKUS agreement offers 'escape' route for US, UK

Australia will have to legally protect the US and UK from nuclear risks arising from AUKUS, with both countries able to pull out of it under a new agreement.

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AUKUS Successfully Tests AI-UAV Integration In Contested Environments

AUKUS alliance conducts successful trials integrating AI with UAVs for defense, enhancing decision-making and response time in military operations.

AAP

PM rules out foreign nuclear waste under new AUKUS deal

Australia will accept nuclear technology from the US and UK as part of an updated AUKUS deal, but Anthony Albanese says nuclear waste won't be part of it.

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds defends actions following Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape - as it happened

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