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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

EconoTimes · 21h

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

Trump’s tariff war threatens Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and copper exports

Trump’s latest two industrial sector tariffs—200 percent on pharmaceuticals and 50 percent on copper—have serious ...

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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 ...

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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Australia: Allegations of abuse in childcare centres expose deep systemic crisis

The conditions in the sector are the product of relentless privatisation, and a resulting assault on jobs, wages and safety ...

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Government is 'continuing efforts to engage' with Trump

Jim Chalmers could not confirm if any progreess has been made in landing a meeting between between Anthony Albanese and the ...

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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 ...

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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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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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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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India, Australia trade talks hit dairy, wine tariff hurdles as year-end deadline looms, say sources

India has rejected Australia's push for deeper tariff cuts on dairy and alcohol, hampering efforts to conclude the second ...

Secret Treasury advice accidentally leaked, Albanese government told to raise taxes and slash spending to fix budget

Australia’s cash-strapped budget cannot be repaired without raising taxes and slashing spending according to secret Treasury advice provided to the Albanese Government after the election.

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