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Maria Eagle also said the Government does not foresee any capability gaps as it retires older Royal Navy vessels.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese didn’t see this coming. At the global COP29 climate talks in Baku, the Australian government was indirectly criticised by two allies, the United States and the United Kingdom, over its refusal to sign onto the goal of tripling nuclear power globally by 2050.

Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says.

Outgoing US ambassador to Australia discusses Trump’s pick for health secretary, and concedes climate action under president-elect may not be as ‘fast’

Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about ‘dangerous conduct’ by the Chinese military.

Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr is casting doubt on the genuineness of public comments from ministers downplaying the impacts of a Trump presidency.

The second Trump presidency will add a dose of unpredictability to the global economy. But there’s no reason to stress, Australia’s top politicians have said.

Thanks to the Albanese government, the new Trump administration will find Australia a well-established launch pad for any conflict with China.

While doubts had been raised about the multibillion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine deal under Donald Trump, experts say the agreement won't be impacted.