RAAF launches swoop on south west Pacific illegal fishers, suspicious vessels Defence Operation ISLAND CHIEF is a joint RAAF mission with Vanuatu and Kiribati to stop suspicious sea vessel missions.
Premium Insights and analysis Australian officials and public right to be concerned about Solomon Islands’ China deal March 28, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks A Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands is now a much starker possibility, with a draft agreement bringing it a big step closer to reality.
Solomon Islands arrivals to boost Australia’s critical workforce need November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government urges the states and territories to opt into the Pacific Pathways Plan workforce scheme to help meet ‘critical workforce gaps.’
PIF representative reflects on painful legacy of nuclear testing, calls for disarmament September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Dr Satyendra Prasad expressed concern about the more than 13,000 nuclear weapons around the world, many remaining in a state of ‘high operational alert’.
The Pacific scheme gatekeeping fish stocks and raising livelihoods June 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The Vessel Day Scheme delivers half a billion dollars annually to eight ASEAN nations, delivering real benefits to the communities of these island countries.
