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Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support

An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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Thousands of Australians will not be able to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

Thousands of people — including a significant number of First Nations Australians — will be prevented from voting on the referendum to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if amendments to the referendum machinery bill are voted down in the Senate.

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Greens maintain pressure ahead of climate policy push

The federal government is confident it can pass its signature safeguard mechanism but the Greens are still pushing to end new coal and gas projects.

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Climate, referendum battles loom as parliament returns

Senate negotiations are still under way as the Albanese government hopes to pass signature climate and referendum reforms through federal parliament.

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Australia has ‘absolutely not’ committed to join US in event of war over Taiwan, Marles says

Defence minister says Aukus deal does not include arrangement to join US in a potential future conflict with China

The Guardian - AU

No promise given to US to assist in potential Taiwan conflict in exchange for submarines, says Defence Minister Richard Marles

Defence Minister Richard Marles says the federal government made no promises to the United States that Australia would support it in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear submarines.

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‘No quid pro quo’: Defence Minister Richard Marles rejects idea subs deal means we go to war if US does

Australia's defence minister insists there is no commitment to go to war alongside the United States in return for nuclear submarines

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AUKUS submarines deal draws a stinging response from Beijing

China's angry reaction to Australia's landmark deal for nuclear submarines has cast a fresh chill over a warming relationship with Beijing

The New Daily

AUKUS casts shadow on Australia-China trade relations

Trade Minister Don Farrell remains hopeful the government will continue to stabilise the Australia-China diplomatic relationship despite a new submarines deal.

AAP

Australia wants India to become one of its largest trading partners as both countries detach from China

If that target is achieved, India would become Australia's second largest trading partner after China overtaking countries like the United States and Japan.

ABC News

Repair to China trade ties will take time: minister

Trade Minister Don Farrell says lifting all Chinese sanctions on Australian goods will have to be taken "a little bit at a time".

AAP

Trade minister reflects on 'tough' talks with Europe

Trade Minister Don Farrell has described the European Union as tough negotiators as Australia remains locked in a bitter food fight over naming rights.

AAP

‘Less than optimal’: Centrelink call wait times blow out amid staff shortages

Labor government blames Coalition for cutting the agency’s workforce by around 13% from 2016 levels

The Guardian - AU

Australia closer to a free trade pact with EU but minister warns there won’t be a deal ‘for the sake of it’

Negotiators make progress in Canberra but thorny issue of geographical indicators is believed to remain a sticking point

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Swedish queen-in-waiting spearheads Aussie trade talks

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and husband Prince Daniel are making an official visit to Australia, with stops in Canberra and Sydney.

The New Daily

‘Next phase’: Australian coal arrives in China, sparking optimism about trade revival

Optimism is building that a spate of trade sanctions imposed on Australian exports by China will be lifted in coming months.

Reuters

China-Australia lobster trade ban could be set to lift - ABC

Australia's A$750 million ($521.78 million) lobster trade with China could be on the verge of restarting after more than two years of unofficial bans, state broadcaster ABC reported on Thursday, citing a licence application that was not rejected immediately.

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Australia's live rock lobster trade with China hoped to restart

Lobster exporters are trying to resuscitate a lucrative trade deal with China after it ground to a halt in late 2020.

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First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism

Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.

The Guardian - AU

Australian coal shipment to arrive at Chinese port as unofficial import ban ends

The resumption of trade marks an improvement in relations and comes a day after Australia-China ministerial talks

Reuters

Australia, New Zealand talk up their relationships with China

Australia and New Zealand talked up their relationships with China at a joint prime ministerial news conference on Tuesday in the latest sign of strengthening ties with their biggest trading partner.

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High-altitude surveillance — even balloons — is nothing new. So why the fuss?

There are hundreds of satellites spying on the US, China and Russia, to name just a few countries, so a well-tracked balloon was hardly a threat.

Reuters

China willing to restart trade exchange mechanism with Australia after talks

China's commerce minister Wang Wentao said talks held on Monday with Australian counterpart Don Farrell were a key step toward bringing bilateral economic and trade ties back on track, with relations improving after being strained in recent years.

The Independent UK

China-Australia trade ministers hold 1st meeting since 2019

Australian and Chinese trade ministers are holding their first bilateral meeting since 2019 as Australia urges China to lift barriers that are costing exporters $14 billion a year

AFP

Australia seeks 'unimpeded trade' with China after costly sanctions

Sydney (AFP) - Australia on Monday asked China to resume "unimpeded trade" as ministers from the two countries held talks to repair their strained relationship.

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