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Australian spy boss details unprecedented espionage danger

The head of Australia's domestic spy agency says the nation faces an unprecedented threat of espionage and foreign interference with more Australians being targeted by agents than ever before

The Independent UK

‘Hive of spies’ trying to steal sensitive information removed from Australia, ASIO chief says

Security organisation’s latest threat report says foreign agents targeted government officials, bank workers, doctors, police and journalists

The Guardian - AU

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison likens west’s ‘appeasement’ of China to Munich agreement with Hitler

Speech in Tokyo draws parallel with pre-second world war agreement, and claims credit for urging others to stand up to Beijing ‘bullying’

The Guardian - AU

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Penny Wong’s London speech about UK’s colonial history caused no ‘diplomatic tension’

Top bureaucrat defends Australian foreign minister’s comments amid opposition criticism that it was an unnecessary ‘distraction’

The Guardian - AU

Q+A hears of harrowing cost of living struggles for Australians but politicians fail to offer any real relief

Politicians tell Q+A they see Australians begging for food and counting coins to buy bread but fail to offer any immediate solutions to rate rises or inflation on Q+A.

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Australian commanders to have complete control over nuclear-powered submarines and reactors

Australian Navy commanders will have full operational control over their nuclear submarines and their powerful reactors, but the boats may have foreign engineers onboard when they are deployed.

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Indonesia and Australia promise new defence cooperation agreement despite AUKUS tensions

In a joint statement, the Australian and Indonesian defence ministers say they have instructed officials to begin negotiations to "elevate" the existing defence cooperation pact between the two countries to "an agreement that is binding under international law".

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Defence Minister insists AUKUS will enhance Australia's sovereignty, not dependence on US

One of the United States' most respected former naval commanders says Australia could have nuclear-powered submarines in the water within 30 years.

ABC News

Labour defence chief questions using UK’s ‘scarce resources’ in Indo-Pacific

John Healey said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine meant European countries would have to take greater responsibility for the security of the continent.

The Independent UK

Two major announcements about Australia's defence force are imminent. Here's what to expect

The United States’ shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina over the weekend points to international security affairs being on a knife edge.

The Conversation

Australia, New Zealand talk up their relationships with China

Australia and New Zealand talked up their relationships with China at a joint prime ministerial news conference on Tuesday in the latest sign of strengthening ties with their biggest trading partner.

Reuters

US Congress suggests sending B-21 stealth bombers to Australia under AUKUS partnership

America's next-generation B-21 bomber could be sent to Australia to "accelerate" national security under a Congressional proposal put to the US Defence Secretary.

ABC News

Is Canada back on the world stage — or irrelevant?

“Canada is back,” Justin Trudeau proclaimed triumphantly just after being elected prime minister in 2015. The insinuation was that his predecessor, Stephen Harper, had withdrawn Canada from its traditional role in the world and the Liberals would restore our rightful place of leadership in the global firmament.

The Conversation

Richard Marles hints at three-way AUKUS submarine design as White House unveiling looms

Defence Minister Richard Marles, in America to meet his US counterpart, hints that Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine will improve the capabilities of all three members of the AUKUS agreement.

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The Guardian - AU

Aukus: Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium

US lawmakers are concerned that if Australia’s new nuclear submarines use enriched fuel it could undermine global non-proliferation system

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Australia prepares to unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans in the United States

Anthony Albanese is expected to detail Australia's preferred nuclear submarine option on American soil next month, alongside US President Joe Biden and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak – raising the prospect of a potential new boat design involving all three allies.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese warns of ‘insecure world’, high gas prices hit homes, Italy’s nonna no-go

In an exclusive interview, PM defends Aukus pact and lays out Australia’s strategic planning

The Independent UK

Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

UK and Australian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Salisbury Plain to watch their troops jointly train Ukrainian armed forces.

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Fresh AUKUS concerns as submarine headaches emerge in United States over dry dock closures

The US Navy suspends submarine repair work at four West Coast dry docks, prompting fresh concerns about the AUKUS agreement just weeks before a new announcement on an "optimal pathway" for Australia to develop nuclear-powered submarines.

The Conversation

Chairing ASEAN: what does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?

Despite many obstacles and challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and global recession, host nation Indonesia managed to ensure that the high-level conference held in Bali on November 15-16 2022 produced a joint declaration, known as the G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration. It shows how Indonesia, under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has…

Reuters

Senior Australian ministers to visit France, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence and foreign ministers on Sunday said they aimed to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

ABC News

Congressman suggests sending jointly operated US submarine to Australia as AUKUS announcement looms

A senior member of the US Congress calls for a dual-crewed American submarine to be based in Australia as part of an interim measure under the AUKUS agreement.

Tribune News Service

UK, Japan defense pact allows two-way military deployments

The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s territory, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.

Tribune News Service

UK, Japan defense pact to allow two-way military deployments

The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s nations, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.

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US politicians express strong support for AUKUS submarine deal in letter to President Joe Biden

A week after it was revealed two powerful United States Senators warned President Joe Biden last year that selling submarines to Australia to could stretch the US industrial base to "breaking point", a bipartisan group of US politicians now publicly throw their weight behind the AUKUS pact.

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