Nuclear off table as states seek power fix Federal and state Labor heavyweights are going toe-to-toe on nuclear energy, with the SA premier suggesting safety concerns are overblown. AAP · Dec 4, 2022
Labor retains Coalition-appointed shipbuilding adviser on $9,000 for each day worked Former US navy secretary Donald Winter will provide advice on unspecified ‘key matters’ being considered by government The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022
Albanese returns home after summit success The prime minister says the shoots of global co-operation have started to appear after his nine-day diplomatic tour attending the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits. AAP · Nov 19, 2022
Australia sticks to US nuclear subs despite French criticism Australia’s prime minister says he remains committed to building a fleet of submarines powered by U_S_ nuclear technology despite the French president describing the plan as a “confrontation with China.” The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Emmanuel Macron accuses Scott Morrison of provoking 'nuclear confrontation' with China The French president has accused former prime minister Scott Morrison of provoking "nuclear confrontation" with China as result of his decision to tear up a $90bn submarine contract with France. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
No shift in Australia defence policy after Xi meeting -diplomat A meeting between Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping is a step towards normalising ties after years of diplomatic freeze but would not bring a shift in Canberra's defence policy, Australian diplomats said. Reuters · Nov 16, 2022
Australian defence to stand on own feet Defence Minister Richard Marles outlined a new defence mindset to project military power further from shore as Canberra looks to stamp its mark in the region. AAP · Nov 14, 2022
Kim Beazley calls for massive defence spending increase to prevent Australia being 'lost' Former defence minister Kim Beazley says the AUKUS partnership is a chance to lift defence spending up to eight or nine per cent of the budget. ABC News · Nov 14, 2022
Japan could host Australian nuclear subs Japan's ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami has offered to play a greater role in the AUKUS security alliance, branding Canberra an important ally. AAP · Nov 14, 2022
Biden discusses security pact, Taiwan Strait with Australian PM U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed their security pact and issues surrounding the Taiwan Strait, the White House said. Reuters · Nov 13, 2022
Nobel prize winner warns Australia can't continue to 'drag its feet' on AUKUS nuclear submarine deal Australia is warned the AUKUS submarine deal will be a huge undertaking that will involve "one of the biggest training and workforce development challenges Australia has faced". ABC News · Nov 8, 2022
Internal briefing reveals Northern Territory government approach to defence regarding AUKUS nuclear submarines The government will not say exactly what it has considered or proposed to Defence, but says it is reviewing the Northern Territory's "suitability and readiness" as plans for the nuclear-powered submarine fleet progress. ABC News · Nov 7, 2022
‘Dummies’: Paul Keating takes aim at foreign policy fundamentals Paul Keating says America takes its allies for granted and called for a complete rethink of Australia's strategic policy and its pillars including the The New Daily · Oct 12, 2022
Watch | India respects IAEA assessment: Jaishankar on China’s attempt to bring anti-AUKUS resolution A video on S. Jaishankar’s press conference in Canberra, Australia The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2022 Aukus will lock in Australia’s dependence on US, intelligence expert warns Clinton Fernandes argues in provocative new book the security pact will make it impossible to have an independent defence policy
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 U.S., UK, Australia leaders: progress made in Australia getting nuclear-powered sub The leaders of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia said in a statement on Friday marking the one-year anniversary of the AUKUS security pact that they have made "significant progress" towards Australia acquiring a nuclear-powered submarine.
ABC News · Sep 18, 2022 Australia will not sanction Russian tourists, Ukraine military assistance to continue for the 'long haul' Australia will not ban Russian tourists from entering the country as part of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, Defence Minister Richard Marles says.
Reuters · Sep 18, 2022 Australia rules out ban on Russian tourists as part of sanctions Australia will not ban Russian tourists from entering the country as part of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 China, AUKUS countries clash at IAEA over nuclear submarine plan China clashed with the countries in the so-called AUKUS alliance at the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Friday over their plan to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines, capping a week in which Beijing has repeatedly railed against the project.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022 Labor MP claims rate decisions based on ‘outdated and outmoded data’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · Sep 15, 2022 Leaked document shows Australian officials 'kept in dark' about French submarine cancellation A leaked confidential document gives an insider's perspective on how the Morrison government went about cancelling the French submarine contract, highlighting how officials running the contract were kept in the dark.
AAP · Sep 15, 2022 Australia looks to plug nuclear subs gap One year since Australia signed a landmark nuclear submarine deal with the United States and the United Kingdom, the plans are taking shape.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2022 France could build submarines for Australia, after all A year after the announcement of the Aukus alliance between Australia, the UK, and the United States, Canberra is still far from getting a new fleet of submarines powered by US nuclear technology. France, which lost a major contract to provide submarines, is reportedly ready to step in and fill…
ABC News · Sep 15, 2022 Government insists nuclear submarine program 'taking shape' one year into controversial AUKUS partnership An ambitious plan from AUKUS partners could see Australia's future nuclear submarine also operated by the US and the UK, but the government has so far refused to be drawn on any cost estimates for the massive project.
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