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New Senate hearing on legislation leaks is told of potential international impact
Targeting of Stan Grant highlights tensions ahead of referendum on recognition of First Nations peoples
Soaring commodity prices help Labor balance books but bill looms for defence, welfare and energy transition
Government to strengthen northern bases and long-range strike capabilities for ‘missile age’ threats
RBA to establish separate board with rate-setting powers to break culture of deference
Security pact will allow three underwater fleets to co-operate in patrolling both the Pacific and Atlantic
The US, the UK and Australia believe that preparing for a war with China may be the best way of preventing one
The deal to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines will test the countries’ abilities to share technology
UK minister says negotiations have ‘gone our way’ ahead of unveiling of new designs
Jim Chalmers argues energy and social care investments would not compromise retirement savings
Plans to adopt indigenous design for A$5 note follows republican calls to remove symbols of monarchy
Albanese government buys 40 helicopters from Washington to replace Airbus Taipans
The country is boosting military spending, strengthening alliances and demanding a seat at the ‘big table’ of global affairs
Anthony Albanese says Bali meeting with Xi Jinping a step toward stabilising ties
Prime minister Anthony Albanese says focus on stability a ‘counterpoint’ to UK approach
Prime ministers expected to sign updated declaration on security co-operation to counter Chinese threat
Former Australian and New Zealand air force staff alleged to have been offered lucrative sums to teach PLA cadets
Republican movement has long viewed the sovereign’s passing as a pivotal moment
Labor government unveils migration, visa and training measures to fill vacancies across the economy
Former prime minister’s secret move to give himself ministerial jobs during pandemic spurs rethink of political system
Vigilance is needed in shoring up processes and institutions of democracies
Ex-leader had secretly assigned himself five ministry posts between March 2020 and May 2021
New Labor government’s plan will apply only to industrial emitters such as smelters and miners
Relations were strained by Canberra’s ban on Huawei and calls for an investigation into Covid’s origins
Mount Arthur to be closed in 2030 as demand surges due to the Ukraine war
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