French ambassador to return to Australia ‘with two missions’ after AUKUS row Federal The French foreign minister confirmed in French parliament that the ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, would return to Australia.
All eyes on Korean Peninsula’s intensifying arms race Thursday September 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence North Korea fired two ballistic missiles from its east coast on Wednesday, as nuclear disarmament talks between the country and Washington stalled.
Premium Insights and analysis Dutton’s Defence doctrine should come as no surprise Thursday September 9, 2021 By Ian McPhedran Defence America has a long history of selling under-performing weaponry to Australia at vastly inflated prices. Dutton is unlikely to succeed where others have failed.
Aus-US military partnership to enhance long-range precision fire capabilities Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Peter Dutton has announced a new partnership with United States Armed Forces to develop a new precision missile capability for both nations.
Australia plans to dispatch more rescue flights from Kabul Wednesday August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Scott Morrison has confirmed that the first successful emergency evacuation flight out of Afghanistan's Kabul Airport took place on Tuesday evening.
Afghanistan’s war isn’t over, expert says Wednesday August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Calls for Australians to stay engaged with the plight of the people who remain trapped in Afghanistan as Kabul falls to the Taliban.
US introduces strict COVID rules for unvaccinanted federal workers Monday August 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Federal workers in the US will be subject to regular testing for COVID-19 or expected to get vaccinated following a formal announcement from Joe Biden…
New modelling shows COVID-19 ‘mixed vaccination’ strategy could save more lives Wednesday June 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal COVID-19 vaccination is most effective when the most vulnerable get it first, followed by the most sociable, alternating between the groups every six months.
Science investment key to battling virus outbreaks, Fauci says Monday April 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Investment in applied science has placed the world in a good position to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic, America’s top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony…
Ex premier named consul-general in New York Friday February 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner will take over from Alastair Walton as Australia’s consul-general in New York.
Mandarin Talks: the decline of the US, the rise of China, and Australia’s role Thursday September 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal What should a public servant do if their government demands things of them which go against the values of integrity and impartiality? The answer is…
Defence-commissioned report warned of Australia’s weaknesses in crises year before COVID-19 hit Wednesday April 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Defence’s former director of preparedness had commissioned the report so the department could plan for three major risks.
Frydenberg defends Dutton after Chinese Embassy comments Wednesday April 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Treasurer has hit back at the Canberra-based Chinese Embassy after the embassy accused Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton of spreading the United States’ 'propaganda…
Premium Case studies COVID-19 case studies: Re-opening countries amidst coronavirus Friday April 17, 2020 By Chris Woods Case studies COVID-19 ROAD TO RECOVERY: WHAT GOVERNMENTS CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER: Here, Chris Woods details how each of Norway, New Zealand, Iceland, Austria, and the…
Former Trade Minister warns of global trade future Thursday July 4, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Former Australian Minister of Trade Craig Emerson has warned of a "dangerous" future perpetuated by US and Chinese decisions to ignore international trade rules.
