Careful of AUKUS withdrawal terms, expert advises Potential US withdrawal from AUKUS would be significant. The Canberra Times · Oct 16, 2024
Ukrainian president thanks Australia for tanks donation Australia will gift 49 tanks to Ukraine's armed forces in its latest assistance against Russia's invasion, after denying a similar request for helicopters. AAP · Oct 16, 2024
Morning Mail: the ‘doomsday cult’ on campus, US delivers ultimatum to Israel, Socceroos grab draw Students warned not to fall for ‘manipulative’ tactics of Shincheonji church The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024
Afternoon Update: PM’s $4.3m purchase sparks backlash; legendary journalist Negus dies; and a record-breaking HSC Anthony Albanese is facing heat from rival politicians and pundits alike over his new clifftop property The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024
Independence of parliamentary support service questioned amid Marles’ dispute with former chief of staff Exclusive: Jo Tarnawsky’s lawyer Michael Bradley claims ‘adversarial’ legal letter raises serious questions about role of PWSS The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024
The Marles-Tarnawsky dispute shows parliamentary workplace is still far from perfect With the two sides locked in their positions, it’s not clear how the resolution framework introduced after the Morrison-era reckoning is meant to work The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024
Sussan Ley says Richard Marles should resign if he failed to provide safe workplace for chief of staff Deputy opposition leader expresses concern for Jo Tarnawsky’s welfare after chief of staff claims she was effectively sacked The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024
Richard Marles ‘very sad events have got to where they have’ after chief of staff alleges she was ‘effectively sacked’ Deputy prime minister calls Jo Tarnawsky a ‘wonderful’ person after her claim she was effectively sacked without warning The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024
Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office. AAP · Oct 10, 2024
Morning Mail: senior government adviser ‘sacked’, Florida braces for storm of the century, Minns faces protest over protests Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky says she was barred from her office without warning; Florida threatened with 4.5m storm surge The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2024
‘It was a dream until it was a nightmare’: Richard Marles’ chief of staff alleges she was barred from her office Jo Tarnawsky alleges that after complaining to the deputy PM about colleagues’ behaviour she was left in employment limbo The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2024
Albanese acknowledges ‘terrible pain’ of Hamas attacks in video message marking 7 October anniversary Prime minister says it is a moment to reflect on ‘horrific terrorist atrocity’ while holding hope that peace for all is possible The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2024
Dutton ‘intentionally lying’ about Australia’s stance on Middle East crisis, Marles says Opposition leader’s claim Labor is ‘at odds with our allies’ an attempt to sow division, deputy prime minister says The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2024
New Pacific rapid disaster response team for Brisbane A group of defence ministers from Australia and Pacific nations have agreed to form a rapid response team for national disasters in the region. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
AAP · Oct 3, 2024 PM sidesteps immunity question on drunken street fight Trans-Tasman diplomats are working through the case of an Australian diplomat's partner allegedly involved in a late-night drunken fight in Wellington.
AAP · Oct 2, 2024 Leave Lebanon now, but for some, it's not that easy Lebanese Australians are watching on in horror as Israel bombs southern parts of Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, levelling buildings and killing hundreds.
AAP · Sep 21, 2024 'Enormous confidence' in visa vetting as five cancelled Australians in Lebanon are being urged to come home amid concerns of an escalating conflict as the acting prime minister defends visa vetting for Palestinians.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024 Royal commission defends publication of secret military report, saying government didn’t ask for it to be confidential Labor tables report in parliament hours after senators reveal it had been uploaded to royal commission website
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Flak flies as military justice review release misfires A major review into Australia's military justice system, published by accident, calls for greater independence in the investigation of misconduct allegations.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 Defence force failed to replace Taipan helicopter engine blades prior to Jervis Bay crash despite advice Redacted report tabled in Senate reveals findings of investigation into March 2023 MRH-90 incident, while questions over later crash continue
AAP · Sep 17, 2024 Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.
AAP · Sep 16, 2024 Report urges Australia to increase Ukraine aid efforts Ukraine needs significant further military and financial support from Australia to help repel the Russian invasion, a committee has told government.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024 By stripping military medals only so far up the chain of command, Richard Marles has reopened old wounds Australia’s defence minister has sent letters to fewer than 15 people to let them know whether their awards are being cancelled or retained
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2024 Albanese and Labor left pick climate expert Alice Jordan-Baird for Victorian seat of Gorton Richard Marles wins stoush against Bill Shorten’s old union, the Australian Workers’ Union, for the safe Labor seat