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China's growing global influence is "quite phenomenal" according to Defence Minister Peter Dutton, who faced off with his Labor counterpart at a debate.

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Half-time results are in: who's having a good election campaign, and who isn't?

When pre-poll voting starts on Monday May 9, it will signal the denouement of one of the least compelling streaming series ever to secure repeat funding: #AusVotes2022.

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Mr Universe fails in deportation appeal

Former Mr Universe Gary Lewer will be sent back to the UK after the convicted criminal failed to have his deportation on character grounds overturned.

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Border Force says policies 'won't change'

A new Border Force ad targeting asylum seekers says policies on boat arrivals won't change as the government accuses Labor of wanting to soften policy.

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Peter Dutton says Australia should prepare for war. So how likely is a military conflict with China?

We are fated, whether we like it or not, to live in interesting times, having entered, as one prominent observer puts it a “decade of living dangerously”.

The Conversation

Chisholm is one of the most marginal seats in the country, but many in the Chinese community remain undecided

With almost one in five people in the electorate of Chisholm having Chinese ancestry, that subset of the community could have a big say in who wins the seat. However, the "Chinese community" covers a broad range of experiences and views, and three weeks out from election day, many are…

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Q+A guest describing ‘constant state' of fear questions politicians over challenges facing young Australians

Appearing on Q+A, the Minister for Employment says that, despite the rise in cost of living and the housing affordability crisis, Australia is still a land of "enormous opportunity" for young people.

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Peter Dutton says Australia should be prepared for war – but are we?

The defence minister’s rhetoric isn’t matched by reality with five key projects behind schedule, not fit for purpose, axed or facing other problems

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton's right: the time to reinstate national service is now

In Afghanistan, individual Australian troops were deployed up to five times. Is it not enough to send a man into a war zone just once?

Newcastle Herald

Retired navy chief says Australia should scrap $45 billion future frigate program, saying warships are not powerful enough

Vice Admiral David Shackleton says Australia's troubled $45 billion future frigate program should be scrapped, arguing the British-designed warships "won't give the government a range of military options it could need for managing a conflict".

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Morrison, Dutton go hard on national security - but will it have any effect on the election?

Elections held in the shadow of war or overarching national security concerns tend to favour incumbents.

The Conversation

Molan backs Dutton's 'prepare for war' call during Hunter visit

"If you want peace, you have to prepare for war"

Newcastle Herald

The Loop: Crowds return to Anzac Day events, Blinken says Russia 'failing' in Ukraine, Elon Musk's 'moving on' tweet explained

Stay in The Loop with this quick look at today's headlines.

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Dutton warns of war as thousands gather for post-restriction Anzac Day

Peter Dutton declared, "the only way you can preserve peace is to prepare for war".

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The Guardian - AU

‘We have not seen the preparation’: Labor attacks Coalition after Dutton’s declaration on war

Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles says Coalition ‘is a government which beats its chest’ but does not deliver

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Peter Dutton marks Anzac Day by again comparing China and Russia to Nazi Germany before World War II

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia can only preserve peace by preparing for war, while Labor's deputy leader criticises the government for failing to prepare Australia for any future conflict.

AAP

'Prepare for war' to keep peace: Dutton

The defence minister says Australia must prepare for war to preserve peace, but Labor says the government needs to match its words with actions.

Reuters

Australia defends handling of China-Solomons deal; makes tax pledge ahead of polls

Australia's government on Sunday defended its response to China's courtship of nearby Solomon Islands which culminated in a security pact, ahead of a general election next month where it had hoped to highlight its national security credentials.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian government misses compensation deadline for victims of alleged war crimes

Brereton report recommended swift payments to victims as ‘the morally right thing to do’ instead of waiting for court rulings

The Guardian - AU

China is exerting ‘enormous pressure’ on Pacific island nations, Scott Morrison says

Morrison dodges questions on whether Australia knew of Solomon Islands-China pact amid ministers’ conflicting accounts

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Peter Dutton warns China will expand its presence in Pacific after Solomon Islands pact

Defence Minister Peter Dutton is warning China will not waste any time expanding its presence in the South Pacific, after signing its controversial security pact with Solomon Islands.

AAP

PM clarifies China security threat insight

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government has been aware of a potential Chinese security pact arising in the Indo-Pacific.

The Guardian - AU

The deal that shocked the world: inside the China-Solomons security pact

A secret agreement that expands Chinese influence over Solomon Islands has now been signed. How did it come about, and what does it mean for the region?

The Guardian - AU

Labor to rethink Coalition’s ‘bewildering’ decision to scrap armed drones if it wins election

Shadow defence minister Brendan O’Connor says cancellation of $1.3bn SkyGuardian program demands explanation

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Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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