The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is ramping up support for flood-affected communities along the Australian east coast as residents criticise the government for not providing enough help. The ADF will more than double the number of personnel on the ground, from around 2,300 to 5,000 over the week, who will help with rescues, dropping off…
Australia Defence Minister Warns of Nuclear Danger in Imposing No Fly-Zone Over Ukraine
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned against imposing a no fly-zone over Ukraine, saying such a move would only help “if it didn’t lead to a nuclear conflict.” It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised NATO for refusing to create a no-fly zone to stop Russia’s escalating attacks from the air, which he…
Australia’s Defence Minister Warns of Nuclear Risk in Imposing No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned against the imposition of a no-fly zone over Ukraine, saying such a move would only help “if it didn’t lead to a nuclear conflict.” The comment follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s criticism of NATO for refusing to create a no-fly zone to stop Russia’s escalating attacks from the…
Australian Prime Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Morrison said that he was experiencing mild symptoms and would be working from home as he isolates for the following week. “I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next…
‘Act of Intimidation’: Australian PM Condemns Chinese Warship for Firing Laser at Military Plane
February 19, 2022
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised Beijing for “an act of intimidation” after a Chinese warship fired a laser at a Royal Australian military aircraft. The attack took place on Feb. 17 as an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft was monitoring a Chinese Navy vessel sailing through the Arafura Sea—in international waters but inside Australia’s…
‘Act of Intimidation’: Australian PM Condemns China After Warship Fires Laser at Military Plane
February 19, 2022
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised Beijing for “an act of intimidation” after a Chinese warship fired a laser at a Royal Australian military aircraft. The attack took place on Feb. 17 as an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft was monitoring a Chinese Navy vessel sailing through the Arafura Sea—in international waters but inside Australia’s…
Australian Opposition Party Silent on China Strategy Ahead of Election
February 18, 2022
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Analysis The Australian government has called into question the federal opposition’s “track record” on China declaring Labor has not announced any policy positions relating to the communist regime, even as the federal election nears. Speaking at a Senate Estimates hearing on Feb. 17, Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said there was a big difference between the…
Australia Deploys 1,700 Military Personnel to Support Aged Care Sector’s COVID-19 Response
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has not ruled out deploying more military personnel if the need arises in the aged care sector. His comments follow the Morrison government’s announcement on Feb. 7, that 1,700 defence personnel would be dispatched to assist the aged care sector with its COVID-19 response. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel…
Australian Defence Minister Firm on CCP Despite New Ambassador’s Tone
January 27, 2022
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Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has vowed to continue calling out the Chinese regime’s human rights violations and belligerence, after Beijing’s new ambassador struck a conciliatory tone. Xiao Qian, the former Chinese envoy to Indonesia, arrived in Australia on Jan. 26, the country’s national day, saying he was on a “noble mission.” In a statement,…
Tennis Australia Lifts Its Ban on Peng Shuai T-shirts Following Widespread Backlash
January 25, 2022
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Tennis Australia (TA) has overturned its ban on spectators wearing the “Where is Peng Shuai?” t-shirts but will not yet support the display of protest banners on the issue. This comes after the tournament experienced intense criticism for defending the Australian Open security guard, who confiscated a pro-Peng Shuai banner of two spectators and asked…
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