The new Australian centre-left Labor government will soften its language with China’s ruling communist party (CCP) to adopt a “respectful” tone, says new defence minister Richard Marles—implying a lack of respect from the former centre-right government, which was unabashed to call out the CCP’s bullying of Australia. Speaking in Singapore at the Shangri-La Dialogue defence summit on…
Australia’s New Government to Be ‘Respectful’ to Beijing: Defence Minister
June 12, 2022
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‘Most Expensive Form of Energy’: Australian Minister Pans Nuclear Power Proposals
June 9, 2022
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The Australian Labor government has struck down an idea to introduce nuclear power into the country, saying it is too expensive and that the “economics don’t stack up.” The response comes as the opposition Liberal-National Coalition steps up pressure for nuclear energy to deal with soaring electricity costs and lowering emissions. Energy Minister Chris Bowen,…
Alleged Australian ISIS Member Has Citizenship Returned
June 9, 2022
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A suspected Australian ISIS terrorist has had his Australian citizenship returned after the High Court ruled that the government could not revoke a person’s citizenship if they are accused of terrorism-related conduct overseas. The ruling is expected to pave the way for up to 20 other convicted or suspected ISIS fighters to have their citizenship…
Australia Was Close to Buying 2 Nuclear Subs From the US: Former Defence Minister
June 9, 2022
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The former defence minister and now-opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed that the previous Australian government was close to approaching the United States to purchase two Virginia-class nuclear submarines as a stopgap measure before it could build its own vessels. Dutton urged the current Defence Minister Richard Marles to stay the course on AUKUS and…
Australian Big Business Estranged From Capitalism, Free Market: Kennards CEO
June 7, 2022
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Two successful business leaders agree that large Australian corporations have lost touch with their free-market roots and, similar to their U.S. counterparts, have become increasingly preoccupied with progressive agendas. Sam Kennard, CEO of Kennards Storage, one of Australia’s largest self-storage businesses, says a recent admission by opposition leader Peter Dutton that big business was no…
As Electricity Prices Bite, Australian Opposition Takes on Taboo Nuclear Debate
June 5, 2022
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Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton has taken the nuclear power debate forward after saying he was “not afraid” to have a discussion about introducing the energy source to the country amid current soaring energy prices. Australia currently sits on the world’s third-largest reserve of uranium. However, years of cultural aversion—and laws from the 1990s—have prevented…
National Security a Major Focus of New Australian Shadow Ministry
June 5, 2022
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Australia’s opposition Liberal-National Coalition will continue its strong focus on defence and national security after the shadow ministry was unveiled on June 5 with the newly created portfolio of Countering Foreign Interference. Shifting into the role of shadow defence minister will be Andrew Hastie, a former soldier and the assistant defence minister, while James Paterson,…
Australian Opposition Forms New Frontbench
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced the coalition’s frontbench after its defeat at the May 21 election—a 24-strong team that includes 10 women. Nationals Leader David Littleproud also boasts six members of his party on the front bench. Dutton, who was elected unopposed as leader in his party room last week to replace outgoing prime…
New Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to Announce Frontbench
Australia’s new opposition leader Peter Dutton will announce his shadow ministry on Sunday alongside the new leader of his Nationals coalition partner, David Littleproud. Dutton was announced as Liberals leader last week, unopposed in his party room after former prime minister Scott Morrison stepped aside following the centre-right coalition’s defeat at the May 21 federal…
Australian Liberal Leader Announces Shadow Frontbench With 10 Women, Six Nationals
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced the coalition’s frontbench after its defeat at the May 21 election – a team of 24 that includes 10 women. Nationals Leader David Littleproud also boasts six members of his party on the frontbench. Dutton, who was unopposed as leader in his party room last week to replace…
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