AUKUS
‘Personal diplomacy’: Albanese’s private dinner with Joe Biden
Anthony Albanese is having two White House dinners during his visit to Washington, as the Biden administration rolls out the red carpet for the prime minister.
- by David Crowe
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Australia to streamline information sharing with US to seal subs deal
Hours after landing in Washington, Anthony Albanese said US politicians from all sides understood the value of the AUKUS pact and wanted “to get it right”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
$4b for mining companies to produce minerals for US renewables
Anthony Albanese will double the finance available to exporters to unlock reserves of lithium, nickel and other essential elements for renewable technologies.
- by David Crowe and Farrah Tomazin
Congressional brawl threatens to overshadow Anthony Albanese’s US trip
The prime minister is due to travel to Washington DC at a time when international attention is on the conflict in the Middle East.
- by David Crowe
War could fire up neo-Nazis and extremists at home as ASIO also on alert abroad
ASIO’s boss says local extremists will use the Middle East war to recruit, while warning state actors are also seeking an edge in the battle for global supremacy.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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US politics
‘It’s on Wikipedia’: Debate flares over Trump’s submarine disclosures to Anthony Pratt
Joe Hockey, who served as Australia’s ambassador to the US while Trump was in office, downplayed the seriousness of the alleged disclosures.
- by Matthew Knott and Chris Zappone
Floating ‘turkeys’: Is Australia spending $50bn on dud ships?
The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t fit for 21st century warfare.
- by Matthew Knott
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Defence capability
Navy firepower boost: Review wants more destroyers, fewer frigates
Three heavily armed air warfare destroyers would be added to the national fleet under a plan being considered by the federal government
- by Matthew Knott
Britain needs to explain PM’s green shift, says Australia’s high commissioner
Last month, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was delaying the mandatory take-up of electric vehicles until 2035.
- by Latika Bourke
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Foreign relations
The ‘anti-Pezzullo’: AUKUS veteran tipped for China ambassador
As the government prepares to announce the new ambassador to China, Beijing has further loosened its restrictions on Australian imports.
- by Matthew Knott
Luxury car, gold bars: Australian ally in US Senate won’t step down over bribery charges
Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty over an alleged scheme that involved taking bribes – including cash and gold bars – from foreign officials.
- by Farrah Tomazin