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An Australian Strategic Policy Institute report shows China's attempts to shape public attitudes — and undermine Australia and the US in Solomon Islands — achieved mixed results.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved "a record" defence spending while under the previous Labor government it fell to its lowest level since 1938. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

By now, most of us are aware social media companies collect vast amounts of our information. By doing this, they can target us with ads and monetise our attention. The latest chapter in the data-privacy debate concerns one of the world’s most popular apps among young people – TikTok.

New analysis says major programs often end up costing more than is budgeted for and predicts inflation will impact on defence budgets

The campaign appears to be part of Chinese government efforts to silence criticism of Beijing abroad.

Marise Payne’s top adviser, Justin Bassi, has not yet been appointed to lead the government-funded Australian Strategic Policy Institute