Premium Insights and analysis Australia’s got a Solomon Islands headache (again) Editors' Picks Analysts had dubbed Australia’s federal election a “khaki election” — one influenced by wartime rhetoric — as former prime minister Scott Morrison zeroed in on
Premium Insights and analysis What an incoming government can do about Australia’s real security threat — dislocation from the region May 17, 2022 By David Morris Editors' Picks The recent failure of Australia to be consulted, let alone to have any influence, on the Solomon Islands security agreement with China underlines a long-term
Ex-diplomat attempts to confront PM over Solomon Islands May 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal A previous high commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Trevor Sofield, has criticised the prime minister’s approach to the Pacific nation after attempting to talk to
Solomon Islands rift with Australia continues, while PM admits he hasn’t spoken with Sogavare May 5, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Australia’s relationship with the Solomon Islands continues to dog the election campaign, with Australia the target of choice words from Solomon Islands prime minister Mannasseh
Solomon Islands receives more COVID-19 funds from World Bank May 5, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The World Bank has increased its funding to Solomon Islands to assist with that nation’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as the country deals with its low