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Reliance on Australia’s military during natural disasters comes at a cost, senator says

Climate change and humanitarian crisis are calling on too many ADF resources which should be reserved for conflict, Tony Sheldon says

The Guardian - AU

Beijing says don’t ‘hype up the so-called China threat narrative’ after Australian criticism

Call comes after Australia’s defence review says activities in South China Sea ‘threaten rules-based order’

The Guardian - AU

The defence review says Australia is at little risk of a land invasion – but that’s not where the threats end

Fears of direct military invasion are too narrow a frame to get a true picture of the Indo-Pacific’s security outlook, report argues

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Albanese breached workplace law by cutting crossbench staff, Sally Rugg claims in court

Filing by former political staffer says PM was aware of heavy workloads and that staffing cuts would lead to longer hours

The Guardian - AU

Australia unveils biggest defence overhaul since World War II

Country will focus on longer-range capabilities and strengthening operations of its northern military bases.

Al Jazeera

Watch: Defence shake-up, Shooting murder charge, Gallipoli preparations

Watch: Anthony Albanese has spoken on a major shake-up of Australia's military capabilities, releasing the government's defence strategic review. A man

The New Daily

Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises

A government-commissioned review says Australia needs to spend more money on defense, make its own munitions and develop the ability to strike longer-range targets as China’s military buildup challenges regional security

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Australia to prioritise long-range strike capability in defence shakeup

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday his government had accepted the key findings of a review recommending the biggest shakeup of Australia's defence since the end of the Second World War.

Reuters

Australia's military facing significant overhaul as Defence Strategic Review released — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles have responded to the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Look back on Monday's updates.

ABC News

NZ citizenship shift could push welfare cost: coalition

The opposition says recent NZ citizenship changes in Australia could put pressure on housing and welfare payments.

AAP

Labor increases ground in latest Newspoll findings

Labor has increased its lead over the Opposition while both party leaders have suffered a drop in support, polling shows.

The New Daily

Labor gains in Newspoll but Voice support slumps in other polls; NSW final results and Queensland polls

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

The Conversation

Labor increases ground in latest Newspoll result

The government has increased its two-party preferred lead in the latest Newspoll, despite the prime minister's satisfaction rating dropping slightly.

AAP

Looking beyond Aussie and China for trade wins

The citizenship announcement in the late hours of Friday night left some New Zealand officials with the impression the Australian government was trying to quietly bury it. Now that it has finally been put to rest it means New Zealand can focus its diplomatic energy elsewhere.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s defence force is expected to get its biggest overhaul in decades. Here’s what we know so far

The analysis is expected to recommend scaling back funding for some projects while others will be ‘accelerated and expanded’

Asharq Al-Awsat

'One of a Kind': Australians Pay Tribute to 'Icon' Barry Humphries

Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a "one-of-a-kind" entertainer and a charming and intelligent man. The Sydney Morning Herald said Humphries died on Saturday at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he had been treated for various…

The Guardian - AU

‘Treasured Australian icon’: Barry Humphries remembered as a ‘comic genius’ and ‘legend’

Tributes have flowed across Australia, with both politicians and entertainers sharing messages praising the late comedian

The Guardian - AU

Chris Hipkins hails ‘biggest in a generation’ citizenship reforms for New Zealanders in Australia

Prime minister welcomes move to let New Zealanders apply for Australian citizenship without becoming permanent residents first

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Children born in Australia to New Zealand parents to automatically become Australian citizens

Under the recently-announced changes to citizenship laws for New Zealanders, children born to Kiwi parents who hold a Special Category visa and are permanent residents, will automatically become citizens of Australia.

Reuters

'One of a kind': Australians pay tribute to 'icon' Barry Humphries

Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a "one-of-a-kind" entertainer and a charming and intelligent man.

The Guardian - AU

Barry Humphries’ family discussing state funeral; young carers to get study funding boost – as it happened

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AAP

Albanese, Hipkins toast trans-Tasman renewal over snags

Anthony Albanese met with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday after momentous changes to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oh no, Possums! Dame Edna creator Barry Humphries dies at 89

His death in a Sydney hospital, where he spent several days with complications following hip surgery, was confirmed by his family.

The New Daily

‘Galaxy of personas’: PM leads tributes for Barry Humphries

The death of Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has sparked an outpouring of tributes for the treasured national icon at home and around the globe.

Woman & Home

Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) dies: a look back at how the camp superstar charmed the royals and pushed boundaries

The iconic drag superstar was known to crack up the likes of Queen Consort Camilla and King Charles

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