‘We have not seen the preparation’: Labor attacks Coalition after Dutton’s declaration on war
Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles says Coalition ‘is a government which beats its chest’ but does not deliver Get our free news app; 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...
Scott Morrison fends off claim Solomon Islands-China pact is worst foreign policy failure since 1945
Prime minister defends Canberra’s ‘calibrated’ approach to Honiara and tries to turn criticism back on Labor Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest...
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...
Australia anxious to show it didn’t ‘drop the ball’ on Pacific after China and Solomon Islands deal
Canberra must walk a delicate line when responding to challenges presented by Beijing and Solomons’ security agreement Get our free news app; get our morning...
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 finalising security deal with Solomon Islands to base warships in the Pacific
Draft agreement circulating on social media suggests China could establish military base less than 2,000km from Australia Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with...
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...
