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Australia's Liberals are not testing the government

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AUSTRALIA

Labor was concerned about losing Dunkley ahead of next year’s general election. However, although the Liberal-Nationals Coalition, the main opposition grouping, managed to…

New leader will struggle to unite Australia’s Liberals

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AUSTRLIA

Morrison takes over from Malcolm Turnbull, who has also resigned his parliamentary seat.

Canberra sets China policy as it balances interests

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AUSTRALIA

Chinese trade restrictions and deteriorating diplomatic relations are increasing public perceptions of Beijing as a security threat, yet mineral exports to China remain a mainstay…

Australia's Liberals see party crisis deepen

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AUSTRALIA

The result leaves the party with only two federal parliamentary seats in Australia’s second-biggest city. It followed heavy losses in state elections in New South Wales and…

Australia may see immigration return as a major issue

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AUSTRALIA

By ruling that indefinite detention is unconstitutional, the High Court has overturned two decades of border protection practices. Those released from detention have been refused…

International support for Taiwan could increase risk

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TAIWAN

This includes the invitation to the US-hosted Summit for Democracy last month. Taiwan needs official allies to represent its interests in international organisations from which it…

Labor lacks decisive mandate to face challenges ahead

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AUSTRALIA

Voters used the election to pass judgement on both Labor and the coalition. The Liberals did worse than expected and their leader, like that of the Nationals, has been replaced…