Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands
Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region Get our...
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Australia politics live: Hollie Hughes defends Morrison’s ‘blessed’ comment about disability at leaders’ debate
Hollie Hughes defends Scott Morrison after people with disabilities express hurt and disbelief at PM’s comment about his children; Anthony Albanese judged winner of face-off...
Solomon Islands-China pact is worst policy failure in Pacific since 1945, Labor says
Penny Wong accuses Coalition of mishandling situation, raising concerns of a potential Chinese military presence in South Pacific Get our free news app; get our...
Caroline Kennedy praises Australia’s bipartisan foreign policy despite PM’s claims on Labor and China
Nominee as US ambassador says there’s a lot more to the Aukus deal than just submarines as she faces US Senate foreign relations committee hearing...
It may be too late to stop China-Solomon Islands treaty, former Australian intelligence chief says
Coalition urged to refrain from megaphone diplomacy as it tries to persuade Honiara to change course Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get...
China accuses Australia of ‘violent’ interference in Five Eyes response to Hong Kong election
Allies voice grave concerns about ‘erosion of democratic elements’ after overhaul of electoral system Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get our free...
