Election 2022: Wong’s capability ambitions for DFAT go beyond strategic power Federal Squaring off with Marise Payne, Penny Wong said Australia’s approach to foreign affairs needed to adapt to the unprecedented times.
Ex-diplomat attempts to confront PM over Solomon Islands Friday May 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal A previous high commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Trevor Sofield, criticises the PM's approach to the Pacific nation after attempting to talk to him in…
Solomon Islands receives more COVID-19 funds from World Bank Thursday May 5, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The World Bank has increased its funding to Solomon Islands by A$11.25 million, bringing the new total of funding for the Pacific nation to A$18.28…
Where’s the evidence of foreign interference, asks Labor Friday April 29, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Labor is calling on the government to produce evidence the timing of the signing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was an act of foreign interference.
Seeing signs: intelligence chiefs dig deeper on Solomons debacle Thursday April 28, 2022 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Intelligence agencies' efforts to avoid blame for the Solomons-China pact suggest a deep insecurity about a major failure — and could put sources at risk.
Election 2022: Labor policy aims to restore confidence in Pacific islands Tuesday April 26, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Labor is promising an expansion of military training and a boost in surveillance assistance to help Pacific islands protect their economic zones.
Premium Insights and analysis Election 2022: Public service doesn’t run the government, says Morrison Tuesday April 26, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Saying public servants do not matter when it comes to running the country should prompt a series of reflections.
Solomon Islands pact a massive diplomatic failure of Morrison government Thursday April 21, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks Dispatching a junior minister to deal with the Solomon Islands-China agreement shows how little importance the PM gives this concerning development.
Australia upset Solomon Islands looks beyond ‘Pacific family’ to meet security needs Thursday April 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal 'Australia is deeply disappointed by the signing of a security cooperation agreement between Solomon Islands and China,' Marise Payne says.
Election 2022: Labor slams government response to Solomon Islands-China security deal Wednesday April 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Labor's Solomon Islands comments were in addition to election announcements calling for better job security, higher wages and an NDIS overhaul.
Solomon Islands-China security agreement spurs ministerial visit Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s minister for international development and the Pacific has biparitsan blessing to visit the Solomon Islands to raise concerns Beijing wants to station its navy…
Premium Insights and analysis Australian officials and public right to be concerned about Solomon Islands’ China deal Monday March 28, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks A Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands is now a much starker possibility, with a draft agreement bringing it a big step closer to…
Specialist medical team arrives in Solomon Islands, AFP members return home Monday January 31, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal A small specialist medical team from Australia has arrived in the Solomon Islands to provide support to fight a growing coronavirus outbreak. …
Australia sends medical supplies to Solomon Islands as COVID cases rise Monday January 24, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The first of two flights touched down in the Solomon Islands on Saturday, carrying 100 oxygen concentrators, medical supplies, PPE and more.
More peacekeepers to arrive in Solomon Islands after bodies found Monday November 29, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Unrest in the Solomon Islands has left three people dead, as more Australian peacekeepers arrive to restore order and protect infrastructure. …
