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 news: Penny Wong says PM ‘refusing to take responsibility in the Pacific’; 50 Covid deaths
Foreign minister accuses Labor of ‘playing politics’ on national security after Penny Wong criticises Scott Morrison for ‘refusing to take responsibility in Pacific’; at least...
‘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...
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...
