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‘We are family’: Anthony Albanese meets Solomon Islands PM amid tension over China deal

Manasseh Sogavare says relationship with Australia is ‘strong’ despite his recent security pact with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Albanese shouldn’t kid himself. For Australia, Boris Johnson’s ouster changes many things

Boris Johnson’s ousting will change our UK relationship, just as Australia changing prime ministers change our relationship with other nations

The New Daily

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's no-nuclear line on AUKUS subs met with 'understanding and appreciation' in Australia

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reaffirmed her country's long-standing policy of not allowing nuclear-powered vessels in its waters, saying the rule was well understood in Australia.

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UN nuclear watchdog ‘absolutely confident’ in Australia’s commitment to non-proliferation

Technical and legal details remain to be worked out before approval can be given, International Atomic Energy Agency head says

The Guardian - AU

International Atomic Energy Agency head to inspect safeguards for Australia's nuclear submarine program

International Atomic Energy Agency's Rafael Grossi will travel to Australia to ensure the country's nuclear submarine program does not pose any nuclear proliferation or safety risks.

ABC News

AUKUS nuclear submarine plan to be revealed by March 2023

Australia's future nuclear submarine plans are expected to be unveiled early next year, with the government also looking to detail its moves to fix a looming capability gap.

ABC News

Australia FM stresses AUKUS will not create nuclear weapons

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stressed that her country’s security pact with the U.K. and the U.S. will not create nuclear weapons, and says she hopes concerns that it may spark a regional arms race will dissipate over time

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Labor extends term of Australian defence force chief Angus Campbell by two years

Defence minister Richard Marles says continuity in ADF leadership important for Aukus but warns of nuclear-powered submarine delay

The Guardian - AU

Does Australia need 'interim' submarines to tide it over until nuclear boats arrive? A defence expert explains

Last year experts raised their eyebrows when the Morrison government announced Australia would abandon its contract for French-built Attack class submarines, in favour of eight nuclear-powered submarines delivered under the AUKUS partnership.

The Conversation

Is the war in Ukraine creating a new world order?

Cold War alliances are being strengthened while the classic foes of the "free West" are forging stronger links at a moment when France is exiting the helm of the EU.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Perspective #31: War, peace and the future of the global economy – Steve Killelea

Paris Perspective looks at the state of peace in the world in 2022 on the occasion of the publication of the 16th Global Peace Index. Steve Killelea is the founder and executive chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace, which publishes the Index.

Radio France Internationale

'Champagne corks popping' after Australia's $830 million French submarine compensation payment

French company Naval Group says its $830 million compensation deal for the scrapped future submarine program is "fair and equitable", as debate continues over whether Australia has paid too much to make things right.

ABC News

Austin urges united front in Asia to stop repeat of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed to help Asian nations push back against what he said was Chinese “bullying,” describing the efforts as necessary to prevent a repeat of the Ukraine crisis in the Pacific.

Tribune News Service

Aukus pact: Australia pays $830m penalty for ditching non-nuclear French submarines

Anthony Albanese pledges to reset Australia’s strained relationship with France after settling cancelled contract with Naval Group

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Australian government agrees to pay $835 million to French submarine contractor Naval Group over cancelled contract

The Australian government will pay French shipbuilder Naval Group $835 million in compensation, after last year's decision to tear up a $90-billion contract to build 12 submarines.

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Anger at Peter Dutton's disclosure of AUKUS submarine negotiations with the United States

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's decision to divulge sensitive discussions with the United States on acquiring nuclear-powered submarines has sparked concern that he may have jeopardised plans for a joint agreement by year's end.

The Guardian - AU

Labor accuses Dutton of ‘rank politics’ after Coalition plan to buy US nuclear subs revealed

Peter Dutton calls on Labor to buy two US submarines to fill capability gap despite pending decision over UK and US options

Reuters

Brazil initiates talks with IAEA on fuel for planned nuclear submarine

Brazil has initiated discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aimed at eventually allowing it to use nuclear fuel in a submarine for the first time, the U.N. watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday.

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The Independent UK

Australian leader's visit affirms deeper ties to Indonesia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday is looking to move beyond regional issues by promoting the importance of building stronger economic ties with neighboring Indonesia

The Guardian - AU

Australia assures visiting US officials on nuclear safety as Aukus talks continue

Albanese government must make key decisions on nuclear submarines and finalise settlement over cancelled French contract

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese tells Labor colleagues not to waste a day as he urges ‘more inclusive’ parliament

Emotional prime minister gives first post-election address to caucus and confirms Indonesia visit this weekend

Radio France Internationale

Growing anti-China alliance in Indo-Pacific a boon for French-Aussie relations

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi is touring eight Pacific island nations as part of a strategy to increase Beijing's clout in the region. The move triggered Western countries to strengthen ties and may re-boot the relationship between France and Australia, still suffering from a submarine deal that went wrong.

The News Lens

China: The Morrison Legacy and Beyond

Labor is expected to persist with most of the Coalition’s foreign and defense policies. But useful changes can be made.

ABC News

How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China?

After years of disputes, we explore whether the change in government will thaw the deep freeze between Australia and China, and how Labor's approach could impact relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Quad leaders in first full day as Prime Minister

Anthony Albanese faces his first major test as Australia's new Prime Minister, spending his first full day in office on the world stage. He will meet with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for Quad meetings.

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