Taliban spokesman fronts media, China underscores desire for ‘friendly relations’ Wednesday August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told a press corps in Kabul that he did not want Afghanistan to be a ‘battlefield of conflict’.
Concerns for Afghanistan’s women and girls as Taliban takes control Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison has outlined the nature of Australia’s rescue mission to extract more than 130 Australians working in Afghanistan.
Poland Pfizer deal shows strength of Australia’s ‘diplomatic capability’, Payne says Monday August 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Half a million doses of the Pfizer vaccine will start being administered across hotspots in Sydney this week following a deal between Australia and Poland.
Premium Columnists The Afghan repatriation crisis grows Thursday August 5, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Defence Unlike certain bureaucrats mulling over visa applications with customary suspicion, the Taliban is proving far more decisive in their endeavours.
Minister talks tough on cyber security Tuesday July 20, 2021 By Chris Johnson Communications & Technology Home affairs minister Karen Andrews said she would repeatedly name China for cyber-attacks if the communist nation continued with its hacking agenda. …
Australia announces support for Indonesia as COVID-19 cases surge Thursday July 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal On Wednesday Indonesia reported its highest ever number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in one day, at 34,379 and 1,040 respectively.
Women in local government eligible for mentoring and leadership development with $600K grant Thursday June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Federal funding will go to Local Government Professionals Australia to help boost female leadership, with tailored support and development training.
Australian Embassy in Afghanistan temporarily shuttered Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the Australian Embassy in Kabul would close as an interim measure from 28 May.
Australia opens diplomatic missions in Marshall Islands, French Polynesia Wednesday May 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australia now has the largest diplomatic network in the region of any country, with the Marshall Islands and French Polynesia establishment brining Australia’s diplomatic network…
Government opens public consultation on plan to reduce violence against women and children Thursday April 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social All Australians can have their say on the plan through an online questionnaire, which is open until July 31. Additionally, a National Women’s Safety Summit…
Premium Insights and analysis The impact on departments of ministerial musical chairs Tuesday March 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Matters An incoming minister can spell change for structure and composition in their new department, especially at the top, where it's normal for movement among the…
Cabinet reshuffle: Cash named attorney-general, Dutton takes defence Monday March 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Morrison said the cabinet shuffle changes would 'shake up what needs to be shaken up'.
Premium Insights and analysis My minister is accused of rape; what does that mean for my department? Wednesday March 10, 2021 By Chris Johnson Career Matters The Mandarin has spoken to number of people in the departments who ministers have been in rape allegations spotlight. The comments that follow are from…
Myanmar coup sees Australia halt Defence Cooperation Program Monday March 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The federal government has suspended its bilateral Defence Cooperation Program with Myanmar's military in response to the killing of protesters in the country.
Former Ambassador calls for ‘massive investment’ in diplomacy amid spiralling China relations Wednesday November 11, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Foreign Affairs & Immigration Former Ambassador to China Geoff Raby has warned diplomacy must be returned to the heart of Australia’s foreign relations if the country is to navigate…
