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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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

China base in Cambodia 'concerning': PM

Reports of a Chinese bid to secure a naval presence in Cambodia have been met with concern by Australian authorities.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

‘A dangerous act’: how a Chinese fighter jet intercepted an RAAF aircraft and what happens next

Government says PLA J-16 forced Australian P-8 on routine surveillance into a dangerous manoeuvre over South China Sea

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022

Ukraine, lack of policy, key to gas strain

The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.

AAP · Jun 2, 2022

New govt backs pay rise in wage submission

The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.

AAP · Jun 2, 2022

Labor’s full cabinet has finally been sworn in. Here’s a who’s who of new ministers

Although Labor hasn't been in government since 2013, almost half of the new cabinet have past experience as government ministers.

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2022

Penny Wong ramps up Pacific lobbying effort as she flies out to Samoa and Tonga

Foreign affairs minister tells regional leaders ‘we understand we need to work together like never before’ as battle for influence with China intensifies

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022

Anthony Albanese's history-making Labor ministry officially sworn in

With a record number of women and Australia's first Muslim ministers, the new ministry sees a collection of new and old faces sworn in to sit on the government's frontbench.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Foreign minister to make third international trip as ministry sworn in – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

Pacific 'front and centre' of priorities

China's position paper on areas of co-operation with Pacific island nations has raised concerns for Australia and its allies, as well as regional leaders.

AAP · May 31, 2022