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At the heart of the Payman pile-on lies a fundamental failure of imagination

Did Labor force Fatima Payman out as part of some broader political strategy? Or was it just plain old incomprehension and incompetence?

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Can future Liberals achieve small government?

Peter Dutton’s vision for an Australian nuclear energy industry is incompatible with the idea of small government. But when push comes to shove, politics always trumps ideology.

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Book on Aukus ‘fiasco’ says decision to embrace pact will ‘haunt’ Labor for years

Andrew Fowler’s book reveals one of Australia’s most important requirements for its submarines was the ability to work alongside the US in South China Sea

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Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has a thumping election win – what does it mean for the UK and the rest of the world?

This is a historic moment in British politics. It’s a huge win for Labour. It’s a historic loss for the Conservatives. It also seems to have been the product of one of the lowest turnouts in history.

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Aussie sailors sub off US repair ship for home visit

Australian sailors learning trade secrets onboard a "floating submarine base" coasted into Sydney Harbour on a US ship, developing the AUKUS defence pact.

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Unseen Diplomatic Manoeuvres Helped Unlock Assange Deal

Behind closed doors, an Australia-US-UK diplomatic dance opened the way for a plea deal to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, analysts and a diplomat previously involved in the case told AFP. The 52-year-old Australian citizen walked out of his five-year visit to London's high-security Belmarsh prison on Monday after agreeing…

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Labor says ‘no mandated sanction’ after senator crosses floor – as it happened

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Australians deploy for nuclear sub training mission

Local workers will train in maintaining and operating nuclear-powered submarines after departing for the US to prepare for Australia getting its own.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Malinauskas on political donations, kids on social media, and the nuclear option

After beating a first-term South Australian Liberal government in 2022, Labor premier Peter Malinauskas has gone on to be a reform advocate on issues including social media and politcal donations.

The Conversation

China's Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda

China's Premier Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand at the start of a weeklong tour that also includes Australia and Malaysia

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Australians believe AUKUS will protect them from China. What’s the media’s role?

A new poll reveals half of Australians believe AUKUS will help keep Australia safe from China, with many seeing an imminent conflict possible. The media’s fingerprints are everywhere.

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A Starmer government wouldn’t get in the way of AUKUS. The UK has too much money on the line

Keir Starmer would be stupid to oppose AUKUS, given how much money Australia is paying the UK to make nuclear reactors for the submarines.

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US attack sub heads to Australia for first local 'maintenance'

And Port Kembla steel heads to US military shipyard.

The Canberra Times

Facing post-Parliament poverty, multitasking Morrison looks to seafloor for riches

What to do when your taxpayer-funded salary drops from $549k, to $225k, to nothing? Multitask, of course.

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The British election is Labour’s to lose. What would the UK–Australia relationship look like under Keir Starmer?

Assuming a Labour win in the UK general election – always a risky assumption given Labour’s proclivity for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory – the “Global Britain” bombast emanating from the United Kingdom will cease.

AAP

Australia not expected to join US despite growing risks

Chinese military operations near Taiwan could cause an accident or escalate tensions, but Australia isn't expected to join the US if a conflict occurs.

The Guardian - AU

US military commander has ‘no idea’ how Australia’s Aukus submarines would be used in any Taiwan Strait dispute

Lt Gen Stephen Sklenka denies any expectation on Australia despite a top official predicting the pact would change how ‘our countries operate together’

The Guardian - AU

PM defends response to ICC arrest warrant request – as it happened

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Nuclear subs are coming to Australia. Now the Coalition wants reactors, too. We’re not ready for it

For decades, Australia has exported uranium – but not used it, other than in the Lucas Heights research reactor. But change is coming.

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US Bill Requires Coordination Of Japan's AUKUS Role

US Congress bill proposes coordinating Japan's role in AUKUS pact for regional security and strategic alignment.

The Guardian - AU

Bob Carr accuses Winston Peters of defamation after NZ deputy PM calls him a ‘Chinese puppet’

Former NSW premier’s threat to sue comes amid debate about whether New Zealand should join pillar two of Aukus pact

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