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Australian opposition party vows to train Pacific armies

Australia’s opposition party has promised to establish a Pacific defense school to train neighboring armies in response to China’s potential military presence on the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK

As the world burns: climate crisis turns the heat up on Labor and the Coalition

The world is sleepwalking into a catastrophe but the major parties would rather end the climate wars than seriously reduce emissions.

Crikey

‘Scott Morrison and Peter Dutton’ are the biggest threats facing Australia: Jason Scanes — Labor candidate for Hinkler

In Crikey’s Elect Me series, we ask a series of candidates across the breadth of the political spectrum for their answers to the same key questions.

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Labor promises to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific with $525 million step up in foreign aid

Labor will boost foreign aid to the Pacific by more than half a billion dollars, establishing climate and defence training programs and overhauling visa programs, as part of an effort to counter China's influence in the region.

ABC News

US won’t rule out military action if China establishes base in Solomon Islands

Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink warns security pact presents ‘potential regional security implications’

The Guardian - AU

Matt Canavan declares net zero by 2050 is ‘all over bar the shouting’ after PM tries to quell divisions

Labor earlier jumped on climate crisis split between Liberals and Nationals after Colin Boyce said emissions target had ‘wiggle room’

The Guardian - AU

China dismisses speculation about plans for Solomon Islands military base

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says claims that Beijing intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with the Pacific nation are "completely fabricated".

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Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 20-23 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged from last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (up one), 11% Greens (down one), 4% UAP (steady), 3% One Nation (down one) and 9% for all Others (steady).

The Conversation

Scott Morrison Was Filmed Texting In The Middle Of An Anzac Day Service And Now *That’s* Respect

What was he doing? Leaking his own texts?

Pedestrian.tv

LNP must clarify net-zero pledge: Labor

Labor is calling for the prime minister to reaffirm his government’s net-zero emissions pledge after an LNP candidate described it as flexible.

Crikey

Albanese hits out on Solomon Islands deal

The government’s lack of attention to the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region in general has made Australia less safe, Anthony Albanese says.

Crikey

Turnbull, Frydenberg at odds over Deves

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has defended Liberal candidate Katherine Deves over her remarks about transgender children and sport, amid calls for disendorsement.

Crikey

Payne says China military base in Solomons would be a ‘red line’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Diploma-sea

Good morning, early birds. Labor is promising more aid and climate action investment in the Pacific, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison will pledge two new hydrogen hubs in Townsville and Gladstone. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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ABC News

In election 2022 battleground seats, voters are switching off politics but economic issues loom

From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change.

The Guardian - UK

Morning mail: lobby group under fire for trans billboard, old China trip sparks new dispute, Elon Musk buys Twitter

Tuesday: AOC and Swimming Australia threaten legal action over billboards claiming ‘women’s sport is not for men’. Plus: the world’s richest man now owns Twitter

Newcastle Herald

Knights members deserve more than they got in loss to Parramatta

"I am embarrassed to say that I am a supporter."

AAP

Labor pledges to restore Pacific relations

Labor has unveiled a plan to restore Australia's standing in the Pacific, but the prime minister claims it is a copy of what his government is already doing.

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The Guardian - AU

Why not both? Voters in two key WA seats doubtful about ‘Morrison plus McGowan’ deal

Swan and Hasluck could be among the seats to fall if Labor gets a swing just one-third as big as Mark McGowan’s at state level

The Guardian - AU

Richard Marles’ contentious China trip was praised by Coalition MP

Deputy Labor leader was joined in Beijing in 2019 by Ted O’Brien who wrote a positive testimonial of the study tour

The Guardian - AU

Labor pledges more foreign aid to Pacific with plan ‘to restore Australia’s place as first partner of choice’

Seven-point plan also includes funding boosts for regional broadcasting and fight against illegal fishing

Crikey

ABC funding boost in Labor’s Pacific plan

Labor will unveil its plan to tackle China’s growing influence in the Pacific after criticising the Morrison government over the Sino-Solomons security pact.

The Conversation

Labor maintains election-winning leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as opposition to unveil Pacific initiatives

Labor has maintained unchanged its solid two-party leads in both Newspoll and the Australian Financial Review’s Ipsos poll.

ABC News

Labor to announce Pacific plan to boost diplomatic relations in region

Following the controversy surrounding the signing of a security pact between Solomon Islands and China, Labor is set to announce a package of reforms to boost Australia's relationship with the Pacific.

Pedestrian.tv

‘Coal Makes Me Cum’: The Chaser Turned An Audio Deep-Fake Of Scott Morrison Into A EDM Banger

No, you didn't misread that. That's legit the title of the song.

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