Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
Can Anthony Albanese catch the dragon’s tail to defrost and reboot Australia-China relations? In an international landscape that is fluid and dangerous, the PM knows relationship-building could be the key to global stability The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023
Albanese to raise human rights and trade with Xi in first China visit by Australian PM since 2016 Ahead of trip signalling emergence from diplomatic deep freeze, Albanese also calls on Beijing to again allow Australian journalists to report from mainland The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023
Australian ex-PMs condemn Hamas, urge Israel to avoid civilian deaths Former Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating declines to join statement, breaking ranks with six former leaders. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
Optimism China might lift more export trade bans There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Anthony Albanese has been submerged in meh since the voice defeat – and Peter Dutton is eyeing a knockout blow Labor hopes the energy transition can propel the government out of its post-referendum malaise. But given Australia’s rancid history, there are risks The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
Australian rugby league chief Peter V’landys invited to White House state dinner Head of ARLC expected to discuss sports diplomacy in Pacific as Anthony Albanese in US for talks with Joe Biden The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the federal government's formal apology to people who suffered abuse in government homes, churches and other institutions. AAP · Oct 21, 2023
‘A room of 30 children’: review of NSW Liberals’ election loss blames infighting and delayed preselections Coalition could still return to power in four years if key reforms are adopted, party room told The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023
Revealed: the secretive rightwing firm providing ‘clout’ for voice no campaign Whitestone Strategic consultancy found to have more ties with prime movers against Indigenous voice than previously known The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up The surging stranglehold on freedom under President Xi Jinping is threatening the longstanding one China policy, former prime minister Scott Morrison says. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
Former PMs pour cold water on claims Anthony Pratt told them Trump’s US submarine secrets A US news report claimed Donald Trump discussed secret US naval capabilities with the billionaire Australian businessman The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023
Why has China released detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei? The arrival of Cheng Lei back in Melbourne today is clearly a moment of celebration for the Chinese Australian journalist and her family from whom she has been separated for over three years. The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 'Safe and valuable' industry bids to allay gas fears There is simply no reason NSW should go it alone and should ban offshore gas exploration and production, a key player has told MPs amid environmental worry.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023 Afternoon Update: ABC urged not to hand footage to WA police; Elon Musk investigated; and can a dying marriage be saved? Western Australia police have applied to obtain ABC footage of climate protestors in a move opposed by journalists and the union
AAP · Oct 6, 2023 Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt was allegedly told potentially classified information about nuclear submarines by former US president Donald Trump.
The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2023 Trump allegedly shared potentially sensitive information about US nuclear subs with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt, a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, allegedly shared submarine details with former Australian PMs and journalists, according to media reports
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Albanese joins list of Australian PM sporting fails Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was looking for the earth to swallow him up after dropping an easy catch in a charity cricket game on Wednesday.
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023 Why do I suddenly owe tax this year? It could be because the Low and Middle Income Tax offset is gone, forever Why do I suddenly owe tax this year?
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023 ‘What if there was a war?’ Chinese Australians wear the scars after bitter years of hostile rhetoric Hawkish messaging in Australia in response to China’s foreign policy has left Chinese Australians bruised – and increasingly volatile in their local politics
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023 Why is Labor’s bill on combatting disinformation so controversial? Coalition is ringing alarm bells about legislation, despite it containing many Morrison-era proposals. But they’re not alone in their concerns
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023 Our leaders are burning out while polarisation splits the nation and erodes trust in politics After the voice referendum on 14 October, an act of leadership will be needed to knit the country back together
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Chinese ambassador says Australian lawmakers who visit Taiwan are being utilized by separatists China’s ambassador to Australia has criticized Australian politicians who visit Taiwan, saying they are being utilized by separatists on the self-governing island
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023 View from The Hill: 'Player' Mike Pezzullo undone by power play Mike Pezzullo, one of Canberra’s most powerful and certainly most controversial public servants, cannot survive the revelation of the trove of text messages showing him blatantly inserting himself into the political process.