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Senior ministers to retire before Victoria’s election – as it happened

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RAAF sent second jet into South China Sea hours after Chinese air force's 'dangerous' interception

Australia's air force was not deterred by a "dangerous" interception by a Chinese fighter jet last month, with new details emerging that the RAAF deployed a second Poseidon aircraft to the South China Sea the day after the incident.

ABC News

Defence Minister Richard Marles visits India to boost military ties, compares notes on approach to China

The Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia and India have been drawn together because both countries are wrestling with the "difficult problem" of how to reconcile strong economic ties with China against shared anxieties over Beijing's growing military might.

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Australia says LAC assault was a warning

Australia Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says his country stood up for India’s sovereignty then.

The Hindu

One in 10 Aussies trust China’s government - survey

Just over one in 10 Australians have faith in the Chinese government to act responsibly in international affairs, according to a new survey, amid attempts to resume diplomatic links between the nations under the country’s new Labor leadership.

Bangkok Post

India, Australia to explore new initiatives to further expand bilateral defence engagements

Rajnath Singh to hold talks with Australian counterpart Richard Marles on Wednesday

The Hindu

Does Australia need 'interim' submarines to tide it over until nuclear boats arrive? A defence expert explains

Last year experts raised their eyebrows when the Morrison government announced Australia would abandon its contract for French-built Attack class submarines, in favour of eight nuclear-powered submarines delivered under the AUKUS partnership.

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Fake Twitter accounts for new senator suspended – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

India is one of Australia’s closest security partners, says Australia Deputy PM

Ready to work closer with India in support of an open, inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific, says Richard Marles

The Hindu

Julian Assange's brother urges Anthony Albanese to publicly condemn US extradition

Friends and family of Julian Assange are urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to publicly call for the Wikileaks co-founder's extradition to the United States to be stopped.

ABC News

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles to visits India

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles will be on a four-day visit to India starting today, and will meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Full schedule on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Ministers to meet Commonwealth heads

The 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be held in Rwanda this week, bringing together more than 50 countries.

AAP

New Collins-based submarine ‘best fit’ while waiting for Aukus, defence experts say

Four former senior navy personnel say conventional sub could be in water by 2032 to cover Australia’s needs before nuclear program

The Guardian - AU

Thaw or cold war: will Labor succeed in unfreezing Australia-China relations?

The new government has struck a different tone with Beijing but the same difficult problems – from trade to the Indo-Pacific – remain

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Marles shifts tone on China at defence summit – but the early days of government are easiest

In its first month in power, foreign policy and national security have played a major part of the new government’s activities.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong says Australia and Pacific security ‘interlinked’ on Solomon Islands visit – as it happened

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Wong turns the page as trans-Tasman ministers face regional challenges

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong has flagged a less pugilistic approach to China, and greater scope for collaboration with New Zealand, in a flying visit to Aotearoa.

The Guardian - AU

Australian-built conventional submarines vital to fill looming capability gap, says defence thinktank

Issue of Collins class obsolescence before nuclear replacement enters service is defence minister’s top priority

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Albanese government urged to keep focus on human rights as it rebuilds relationships in Asia

Thawing diplomatic relations with China shouldn’t mean ‘taking a backwards step with Beijing’, Human Rights Watch says

The Independent UK

Japan, Australia to expand defense ties for regional order

Japan and Australia’s defense ministers have vowed to step up their ties to support democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region and agreed to work more closely with Southeast Asia and the Pacific island nations where China is seeking to expand its influence

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong to meet Solomon Islands PM in effort to mend ties after China deal

Foreign affairs minister will first fly to New Zealand for talks with her counterpart Nanaia Mahuta

Reuters

Australia wants 'broad, deep' security ties with Japan, minister says

Australia wants "broad and deep" cooperation with Japan as the two U.S. allies face complex security circumstances in Asia as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rising inflation and COVID-19 disruption, its defence minister said on Wednesday.

Newcastle Herald

Communication with China a welcome thawing of important relationship

The PRC's senior leadership, including President Xi Jinping, would be well aware of just how badly attempts to bully and coerce Australia have backfired.

Reuters

Australia PM says China should lift trade sanctions; welcomes talks

China needs to lift its sanctions on Australia to improve relations, Australia's prime minister said on Tuesday, as he welcomed as "a good thing" the first talks between ministers from the two countries in almost three years.

The Guardian - AU

Energy ministers trade barbs amid flurry of warning notices – as it happened

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