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AUKUS, subs bad ideas for Australia: China

China's ambassador to Australia has lashed the AUKUS security pact and says countries must stop treating his nation as a potential threat.

AAP

Subs will need US supervision: Turnbull

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has doubled down on his criticism of Australia's nuclear submarines plan, saying it risks the nation's independence.

AAP

Dutton stands by subs call amid criticism

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton maintains America should sell Australia Virginia-class submarines, despite calls that it might kill the US submarine industry.

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Australia's Albanese to visit Papua New Guinea to strengthen economic, security ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday he would travel to Papua New Guinea this week in a bid to boost bilateral ties and aid "friendship" in the Pacific region.

Reuters

View from The Hill: Rudd is highly qualified for Washington, but might find the diplomatic corset constricting

In appointing Kevin Rudd as ambassador to the United States, Anthony Albanese is sending someone with all the qualifications, and more, for what is a highly demanding diplomatic job in extremely uncertain times.

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Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appointed ambassador to U.S

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed Australia's next ambassador to the United States at a time when both countries are deepening security cooperation in response to a rising China.

Reuters

China's own goals: Australia emerges as serious middle power

Australia has been elevated from a minor player allied with the US to a significant power in its own right.

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Australia's 'indispensable' partnership with Japan could see it join AUKUS pact as strategic links grow

Defence Minister Richard Marles sends a clear signal that Australia wants Japan to be included in the AUKUS pact, declaring that security ties between the two nations were becoming "indispensable".

ABC News

Senior public servant under scrutiny at robodebt inquiry appointed head of Aukus project office

Former head of Department of Human Services Kathryn Campbell has come under extensive questioning at the royal commission into robodebt

The Guardian - AU

AUKUS members say plans on track for US and UK to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarine fleet

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles rules out Australians paying extra to fund an ambitious plan to acquire a fleet of expensive nuclear-powered submarines.

ABC News

US to send more troops to Australia, invite Japan to joint drills

US to increase rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia amid shared concerns over China.

Al Jazeera

US to increase rotation of forces to Australia, condemns China’s ‘dangerous and coercive actions’ in region

Defence secretary also pledges to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines ‘as quickly as possible’ at annual high-level talks

The Guardian - AU

U.S. to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan

The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and fighter jets, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, amid shared concerns about China.

Reuters

SA premier fights for nuclear energy as states seek power fix

A state premier is preparing to make some powerful enemies over their "ill-founded" opposition to nuclear energy. South Australian Premier Peter

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Nuclear off table as states seek power fix

Federal and state Labor heavyweights are going toe-to-toe on nuclear energy, with the SA premier suggesting safety concerns are overblown.

Newcastle Herald

'Sub-Imperial Power' author Clinton Fernandes calls for public and parliamentary debate on AUKUS

Defence insider says AUKUS about supporting America not defending Australia

Newcastle Herald

Canberra-based defence expert Professor Clinton Fernandes to speak on AUKUS in Newcastle on Saturday

Military expert's nuanced view on AUKUS

The Guardian - AU

Labor retains Coalition-appointed shipbuilding adviser on $9,000 for each day worked

Former US navy secretary Donald Winter will provide advice on unspecified ‘key matters’ being considered by government

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Albanese returns home after summit success

The prime minister says the shoots of global co-operation have started to appear after his nine-day diplomatic tour attending the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits.

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Australia sticks to US nuclear subs despite French criticism

Australia’s prime minister says he remains committed to building a fleet of submarines powered by U_S_ nuclear technology despite the French president describing the plan as a “confrontation with China.”

ABC News

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.

Reuters

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.

AAP

Australian defence to stand on own feet

Defence Minister Richard Marles outlined a new defence mindset to project military power further from shore as Canberra looks to stamp its mark in the region.

ABC News

Kim Beazley calls for massive defence spending increase to prevent Australia being 'lost'

Former defence minister Kim Beazley says the AUKUS partnership is a chance to lift defence spending up to eight or nine per cent of the budget.

AAP

Japan could host Australian nuclear subs

Japan's ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami has offered to play a greater role in the AUKUS security alliance, branding Canberra an important ally.

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