Australian politics
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In the shadow of the Hiroshima blast: the secret romance that bloomed in defiance of the white Australia policy
Nobuko Sakuramoto survived the atomic bomb and found love with an Australian serviceman. Together they stared …
- Trump tariffs, Trade and development, Rachel Reeves, Ursula von der Leyen, Japan, Brazil, Europe, Australian politics, US foreign policy, Anthony Albanese, US economy, South Korea, Trump administration, Donald Trump
World reacts to Trump’s sweeping ‘liberation day’ tariffs – video
Leaders around the world have reacted with a mix of a mix of confusion and concern after Donald Trump announce…
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Open (your wallet) wide: Australians pay more for dental care than most OECD countries
Australia ranks well when it comes to total dental care expenditure. But a closer look at the numbers reveals …
- Antony Blinken, Japan, Penny Wong, Australian foreign policy, Australia news, Australian politics, US news, India
Penny Wong meets Quad foreign ministers in Tokyo for talks on maritime security – video
Top diplomats from Japan, the US, Australia and India met on Monday to discuss security concerns and joint sup…
- Australia weather, Japan, Tax, Penny Wong, Environment, Nuclear power, Labor party, Australian foreign policy, Australia news, Climate crisis, Australian politics, Greenhouse gas emissions, Energy, Tanya Plibersek, Gas, Coalition, Fossil fuels
As the Coalition goes nuclear, Labor is free to ensure fossil fuels are burned with abandon and little scrutiny | Greg Jericho
How can Australia get to net zero by 2050 while approving projects that will run for decades beyond that date?…
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Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’
Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’Fol…
- Cop28, Japan, Environment, Australia news, Climate crisis, Australian politics, Coal, Greenhouse gas emissions, Asia Pacific, Gas, Fossil fuels
Australia urged not to rely on ‘drug dealer’s defence’ for gas exports and help wean Japan off fossil fuels
Diplomats for Climate group says if government wants to use that defence ‘it needs to be the dealer who takes …
- Japan, Brazil, Gambling, Australian foreign policy, Australia news, Australian economy, Far right, Australian politics, New South Wales, Anthony Albanese, G7, South Korea
PM announces new sanctions – as it happened
This blog is now closed.Katharine Murphy: One year in, Anthony Albanese is betting big on Australia’s better a…
- Japan, Joe Biden, Australian foreign policy, Aukus, Australia news, Australian politics, US news, Anthony Albanese, Asia Pacific, G7, Biden administration, India, US politics
Joe Biden cancels Australian visit amid US domestic debt deadlock
President had been due to address parliament next week, the first US leader in 10 years to do so, as part of A…
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‘Wolf warrior’ or entertainer? Outspoken Japanese envoy Shingo Yamagami has no regrets as he departs Australia
The ambassador has been seen variously as giving Australia a ‘shake-up’ and ‘kicking own-goals’ during his Can…
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Labor criticises Coalition energy spokesman for filming nuclear power videos at Hiroshima
Ted O’Brien insists his tone was respectful and says government is seeking to malign his characterFollow our A…
- Japan, Australian foreign policy, Australia news, Australian politics, Australian military, Asia Pacific, China, Taiwan
Almost half of Australians support sending military to help defend Taiwan, poll suggests
YouGov survey finds people in Australia more likely to favour sending troops than people in Japan and USGet ou…
- Japan, Australian foreign policy, Australia news, Australian politics, Anthony Albanese, Asia Pacific
Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida sign new agreement to boost security and energy ties
The updated security agreement aimed at sending a message to China will see Japanese troops train with their A…
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Australia and Japan to share intelligence on China in security deal, ambassador says
In interview with Guardian Australia, Shingo Yamagami also hints Australia is likely to be invited to G7 summi…
- Japan, Canberra, Labor party, Australia news, Australian politics, Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese, World news, Asia Pacific, Liberal party
Scott Morrison ditches parliament’s return to speak at Japan event not starting until Thursday
Former PM says he is ‘unable to attend’ first sitting week in Canberra as Labor calls for details about Tokyo …
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Shinzo Abe’s speech to the Australian parliament in 2014 – video
The former prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe spoke to Australian parliament in 2014, eight years to the day b…
- Japan, Joe Biden, Australia news, Australian politics, Anthony Albanese, Australian election 2022, India
From Marrickville to Tokyo: Anthony Albanese goes down the rabbit hole and emerges on the world stage
Australia’s new prime minister felt the gravity of the moment as he met with the leaders of the US, India and …
- Japan, Joe Biden, Australian foreign policy, Australia news, Australian politics, US news, Anthony Albanese, World news, Asia Pacific, India, Narendra Modi
Albanese insists ‘we will determine our values’ after Chinese premier reaches out to new PM
Prime minister in Tokyo says there is ‘no justification’ for China’s trade sanctions against Australia and ‘th…
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PM says ‘no change’ on Taiwan – as it happened
Prime minister confirms Australia to host Quad summit in 2023 after Tokyo meeting; 68 Covid deaths recorded. T…
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Anthony Albanese in Tokyo for tense Quad talks after Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan
Labor leader in tight position after China said dialogue with US, India and Japan would be test of new Austral…