Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling for an upgrade to the already comprehensive free-trade relationship between Australia and the United States, amid rising geopolitical competition with Beijing. In an address to the Australian American Leadership Dialogue on Aug. 11, the prime minister spoke of the military ramp-up Australia was undergoing and stressed that it would…
Prime Minister Calls for ‘Upgrade’ to Australia-US Trade Relationship
August 11, 2021
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‘Vault Open’: Judge Rules National Cabinet Documents Not Confidential
A judge has ruled that documents used by the intergovernmental national cabinet to make decisions around Australia’s COVID-19 response, are not subject to confidentiality. Independent Senator Rex Patrick launched the legal battle after a failed Freedom of Information request to obtain documents outlining the minutes from national cabinet meetings. Judge Richard White of the Administrative…
Australia Inches Towards Vaccine Passports
State governments have the power to legislate vaccine passports to protect their residents, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, noting that vaccinated individuals in future could be exempt from certain COVID restrictions. Discussion around passports or certification has made headlines in recent days, with major sporting bodies and hospitality venues looking at the option to…
Business Group and Banks Welcome the $1B-a-Week Support Package From Australian Governments
July 28, 2021
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The Business Council of Australia and “Big Four” bank Westpac has welcomed the Australian federal government’s expanded financial support package for workers and businesses during prolonged lockdowns in New South Wales (NSW). Over 400,000 businesses are said to potentially benefit after the government lifted the eligibility threshold for support payments for businesses with $50 million…
AstraZeneca Now Open for All Australian Adults to Take
June 28, 2021
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The AstraZeneca vaccine is now available at the local GP for all Australian adults who understand the risks and are willing to take the vaccine. On Monday evening, following an emergency cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that while the British vaccine was recommended for peoples over 60, the advice now does not prohibit…
Aussie PM Calls for Emergency Cabinet Meeting as Concerns Grow Over Delta Strain Outbreak
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called an emergency meeting of the national security committee of the federal cabinet to discuss the outbreak of the highly infectious Indian Delta strain of the CCP virus. A national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders is also scheduled for June 28 evening. This comes as four states and…
‘We Stand by Your Side’: France, UK Back Australia Against Beijing
June 15, 2021
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European leaders have backed Australia against Beijing’s ongoing economic coercion campaign and its increased belligerence in the Indo-Pacific region. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Paris on Tuesday where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysees Palace. They discussed issues ranging from tensions in the Indo-Pacific, counter-terrorism efforts, and the Future Submarine…
Australia, UK Inch Towards Free Trade Deal As Prime Ministers Meet
June 14, 2021
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Australia and the UK are inching towards finalising a free trade deal with leaders from both countries soon to announce an in-principle agreement. An in-principle agreement is a step-up from a Memorandum of Understanding and is legally enforceable, demonstrating the progress last-minute negotiations over the past six weeks are having. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison…
UK Trade Talks Up Next for Australian PM Following G-7
June 13, 2021
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Trade Minister Dan Tehan has been working “throughout the night” to get the Australia-UK free trade agreement (FTA) ready for Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s sign-off when he lands in London. Tehan said on Sunday that negotiating teams from the Australian and United Kingdom (UK) governments had made “enormous progress” over the past six weeks and…
Australian Prime Minister’s G7 Pitch for World Order Favouring Freedom
Commentary Before jetting off to the G7, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the USAsia Centre in Perth on June 9. His address entitled “A world order that favours freedom” is an ambitious attempt at demonstrating that “liberal democracies work” considering that, in many countries, freedom is an elusive or vanishing goal. Nevertheless, the prime…
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