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Washington’s war demands – Australia right to refuse being dragged into a potential conflict with China over Taiwan

The United States can count on Australia as one of its closest allies. Dating back to the shared experiences in the second world war and the ANZUS Treaty signed in 1951, Australia has steadfastly worked to help ensure the US remains the principal security guarantor in the Indo-Pacific.

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Albanese avoids committing to military role as US presses Australia over potential Taiwan war

US under-secretary of defence for policy is seeking answers from Australia and Japan about their military commitments in the event of a conflict over Taiwan

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Australia Asserts Sovereignty Amid U.S. Pressure on Taiwan Conflict Role

Australia will not pre-commit troops to any potential conflict involving China and Taiwan, said Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, responding to reports that the U.S. has pushed allies to clarify their stance in

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Australia rejects unilateral action on Taiwan: Premier

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Canberra does not support any one-sided move on Taiwan as Washington calls for clarity ...

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Australia News Live: Australian government's Taiwan policy draws criticism from opposition MPs

Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news and developments from Australia. Stay updated with real-time insights into ...

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Disturbing reports confirm Australia’s supply of F-35 parts used in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians

Amnesty International Australia is gravely concerned by new reports confirming that Australia has directly supplied parts for ...

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Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says

Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday, responding ...

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Labor’s charity tax could gut generosity in Australia

Much like recent changes to superannuation or proposals for taxes on unrealised gains, meddling with the philanthropic system ...

VIDEO: The government responds to antisemitism report

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis ...

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What’s happened to Australia’s green hydrogen dream? Here are 5 reasons the industry has floundered

Several big green hydrogen projects have been shelved. An expert explains why Australia’s sky-high ambition for the industry ...

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Chalmers’ roundtable must rise to Australia’s economic challenges

There are worrying signs that the three-day talkfest in Canberra risks becoming another missed opportunity to properly tackle ...

Dialogue makes us confident about future course of China-Australia ties

China-Australia relations are developing positively. With Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's China visit from July ...

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Human Rights Cannot Be Sidelined in Australia-China Meetings

Albanese should reinforce messages about abuses in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet and urge the Chinese government to end its ...

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Jim Chalmers backs 1.2 million Housing Accords goal, says Australia needs ‘ambition’ to solve housing crisis

Jim Chalmers has doubled down on Labor’s ability to build 1.2 million homes by June 30, 2029, after accidentally published advice from Treasury said the deadline would not be met.

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