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New leader will struggle to unite Australia’s Liberals

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

Australia’s foreign scrutiny law will irk Beijing

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The bill comes as the federal government is increasingly concerned about Chinese political and economic influence in Australia; Beijing has criticised Canberra in recent months…

New Australian majority must tackle a raft of problems

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This follows May’s federal election. The coalition will still depend on independents’ support in the Senate.

New Australian bill will limit some foreign ties

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The bill went through its first reading the same day, with no amendments tabled by the opposition. The bill will now be considered by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade…

Unsteady Australian coalition fightback begins

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Long held by the Liberals, Wentworth was won by independent candidate Kerryn Phelps, by profession a medical doctor.

UK FTA offers Australia political not economic boost

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Reaching an agreement with the UK government will support Australia’s efforts to secure new markets for goods affected by political tensions with China, but early benefits once…

Australia demonstrates the limits of Chinese coercion

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China has blocked imports of Australian goods, arrested Australian nationals, issued threatening remarks and released a list of its grievances against Australia.

COVID-19 will hit Australia’s defence strategy

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The government has incurred debt to cover its COVID-19 business and social lockdowns. The defence budget is now a likely to target for cost-saving.