New Aukus nuclear submarine office opening in Glasgow A new office for specialists which will help deliver the Aukus nuclear submarine programme is opening in Glasgow ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2024
Minister opens new office ‘critical’ to Aukus submarine programme Maria Eagle also said the Government does not foresee any capability gaps as it retires older Royal Navy vessels. Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024
Friendly fire: a nuclear push by allies at COP29 poses a sticky problem for Albanese Prime Minister Anthony Albanese didn’t see this coming. At the global COP29 climate talks in Baku, the Australian government was indirectly criticised by two allies, the United States and the United Kingdom, over its refusal to sign onto the goal of tripling nuclear power globally by 2050. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024
Top admiral warns US far behind on building submarines needed to meet Aukus target Shipyards will not meet goal of 1.5 boats a year by 2025 to be on track to provide Australia with three Virginia-class submarines, program chief says The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2024
Defence industry talks 'cold, hard truth' at conference Challenging issues including the future of the AUKUS subs deal and the next Trump presidency will be scrutinised at a defence conference in Adelaide. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns World leaders have gathered for a major economic summit against a backdrop of concern over the impact of American trade tariffs under Donald Trump. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
Faster testing of hypersonic defence under new Aukus deal, MoD says The work will accelerate the development of hypersonic vehicles which travel faster than the speed of sound, John Healey said. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
RFK Jr’s vaccine views ‘dangerous’, cousin Caroline Kennedy warns Australian audience Outgoing US ambassador to Australia discusses Trump’s pick for health secretary, and concedes climate action under president-elect may not be as ‘fast’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024
Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about ‘dangerous conduct’ by the Chinese military. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2024
Trump scepticism 'more widespread than admitted' Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr is casting doubt on the genuineness of public comments from ministers downplaying the impacts of a Trump presidency. AAP · Nov 12, 2024
AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert While doubts had been raised about the multibillion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine deal under Donald Trump, experts say the agreement won't be impacted. AAP · Nov 9, 2024
The Indo-Pacific is an idea more than a region – and it’s pushing politics in a ‘pessimistic and paranoid’ direction Over the past decade, the idea of an important geopolitical space called the “Indo-Pacific” has become integral to the grand strategising of countries inside and outside this vast geographical area. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 Albanese says Trump call ‘very constructive’ as Dutton calls US president-elect ‘not somebody to be scared of’ PM fully briefed on ‘potential outcomes’ of US election and says Australia is prepared for Trump’s policies on security, economic and other issues
AAP · Nov 6, 2024 Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.
The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024 The Diplomat season two explores the US-UK special relationship – and couldn’t be more timely Netflix’s popular political drama The Diplomat is back for a second season. It follows US ambassador to Britain Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) as she attempts to unravel a conspiracy at the very heart of the British government. In doing so, The Diplomat once again has plenty to say about the…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024 Australia’s conservatives praise Trump’s ‘self-belief’ as PM sends congratulations Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison send messages as Adam Bandt criticises ‘dangerous demagogue’ and calls on PM to cancel Aukus
AAP · Nov 5, 2024 Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.
AAP · Nov 4, 2024 US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.
AAP · Nov 2, 2024 Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.
AAP · Nov 1, 2024 Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024 US congress research warns of risk of cost blowouts for Australia in Aukus submarine program Report also cast doubt on whether any rigorous cost-benefit analysis was done before the 2021 announcement
The Canberra Times · Oct 16, 2024 Careful of AUKUS withdrawal terms, expert advises Potential US withdrawal from AUKUS would be significant.