Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump A nuclear submarine deal with America and the United Kingdom is critical to Australia's national interests, the defence industry minister says. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
View from The Hill: as war rages in the Middle East, Australian parliamentarians try to promote understanding In federal parliament, there are “friendship” groups for almost everything, from AUKUS to arthritis, and for many countries. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023
State-sponsored online spies likely to target Australian submarine program, spy agency says Australia’s digital spy agency says the nation's cooperation with the United States and Britain to develop an Australian fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology is a likely target of state-sponsored cyberespionage The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Teal MPs condemn opposition leader – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023
Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing Proposed new laws will make it easier for Australia, the US and UK to share military technology and harder for the tech to fall into foreign hands. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress US nuclear submarine technology given to Australia will be able to combat major developments in Chinese naval power, a US defence undersecretary says. AAP · Nov 10, 2023
'Clear change in Australia's attitude': what mattered most to China about Anthony Albanese's visit As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded his four-day visit to China, both countries agreed it was important to keep up the momentum in their steadily warming relations, while also expanding their areas of cooperation. The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023
PM faces climate talks heat from Pacific neighbours Anthony Albanese heads to the Pacific Islands Forum as concerns mount on the blue continent about climate change and its nuclear-free status. AAP · Nov 7, 2023
China and Australia look for ‘mutual benefit’ after years of animosity Australian leader Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with eye on improving relationship. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023
Almost 40% think Australia should dump US alliance if Donald Trump returns as president, poll finds Survey finds 47% believe Aukus locks Australia in to supporting the US in an armed conflict, while concern about conflict with China has fallen The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
Plan to build Aukus submarines in Adelaide is ‘a fairytale’ and ‘pork barrelling’, Alexander Downer says Former foreign minister says building nuclear submarines at South Australian shipyard will ‘drain the national economy’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023
'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
White House dinner: the Kid Laroi and the B-52s among famous faces at event for Anthony Albanese Australian contingent at black-tie affair included singer Vance Joy and Indigenous voice co-designer Prof Tom Calma, with a notable absence from News Corp chair Lachlan Murdoch The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023
Morning Mail: Albanese meets Biden, low-carb beer warning, Maxwell blitzes Dutch in record century Trump fined for ‘blatant disobeyal’ of a gag order while in Gaza the humanitarian crisis is worsening by the hour, the UN says The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 Biden and Albanese hope for swift AUKUS sub deal A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023 Aukus will ‘get done’ despite jitters in Congress, Biden tells Albanese at White House meeting US president says getting approval for nuclear submarine plan through legislature a question of ‘not if, but when’
Foreign Policy · Oct 25, 2023 The U.S. Can’t Lead on Quantum Computing Alone Winning the race to develop this critical technology will require a little help from friends.
AAP · Oct 22, 2023 Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Roll Call · Oct 20, 2023 White House asks Congress for $106 billion in security supplemental - Roll Call The White House unveiled its $106 billion supplemental funding request for aid for Israel, Ukraine, and border security.
The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Albanese's US trip, Biden in the Middle East, and the Voice's defeat The prime minister heads to Washington next week for a state visit. Talks between Anthony Albanese and President Joe Biden will canvass progress on implementing the AUKUS agreement, Ukraine, China and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, and of course the Middle East crisis. Biden will have just returned from…
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace Fiji’s prime minister says he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict' India is increasing its collaboration with Australia in a bid to bolster its own security, a former national security advisor says.
AAP · Oct 6, 2023 Trump denies telling Aussie billionaire sub secrets Donald Trump says allegations he disclosed confidential information about US submarines to Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt are "false and ridiculous".
AAP · Oct 6, 2023 Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt was allegedly told potentially classified information about nuclear submarines by former US president Donald Trump.