Premium Insights and analysis UN migration director calls for more nuanced policy discussion Editors' Picks Amy Pope said Australia needed to open a migration policy discussion that goes beyond political rhetoric.
Keating calls for ASIO boss to be sacked March 6, 2024 By Dan Holmes Federal In a statement released yesterday, Keating members of the strategic policy establishment of “rattling the China can” at ASEAN.
Australia’s underinvestment in diplomacy highlighted in global index February 27, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal The latest Global Diplomacy Index ranks Australia 26th, flagging Pacific competition as a factor driving new diplomatic missions.
STEM leaders say ‘bold new investment’ for R&D needed to double uni science breakthroughs November 9, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Advocates say the government must strengthen business investment incentives for R&D to ‘re-industrialise Australia’s economy’.
Can Australia defend its place in space? November 6, 2023 By Liam Tung 2023 Defence Special Report The falling cost of launching satellites is stoking competition for outer space, and Australia is in the race after signing an agreement with the US.
AUKUS deal turns two: Leaders underscore commitment to regional stability, military and industrial might September 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Anthony Albanese has joined US president Joe Biden and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to recap 18 months of AUKUS cooperation.
What jurisdictions the government is looking to for in-house consulting model August 28, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal A question on notice sheds light on where the APS Reform office is looking for Australian Government Consulting.
Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tanks sent to Indonesia August 25, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence With the tracked trek from Adelaide to Surabaya for 10th/27th Battalion, RSAR, deployment of the Abrams tanks sends a regional message.
Julie Bishop’s method for getting the most out of APS in cabinet July 27, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Former foreign minister and Liberal MP Julie Bishop has told an audience in Canberra that her experience of the public service was with professionals who had a good appetite for robust conversations with the government.
Conroy off to float AUKUS implementation ideas about nuclear submarines in America June 6, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Pat Conroy is to have talks with the US administration about the next steps to obtaining our nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS.
Australia to host Quad Leaders’ Summit domestically for first time April 26, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida, and Narendra Modi will travel to Sydney to participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in May.
Wong on Australia’s new foreign paradigm: Our diplomats and military can’t do it alone April 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Penny Wong says funding development initiatives will strengthen Australia’s credibility and influence in the Pacific region.
Australia-China bolster trade ties amid heightened tensions April 17, 2023 By John Blaxland Defence Diplomacy and trade are affected by militarised and authoritarian states seeking to alter the balance of power, writes John Blaxland.
Ex-US Navy secretary believes AUKUS offers strategic certainty and sound security options March 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Investing in defence to secure national and regional security is a critical starting point for a bigger picture, says Richard V Spencer.
As Russia’s invasion grinds on, Ukraine deserves the promise of a just peace March 14, 2023 By Marko Pavlyshyn Defence The ethical and reasonable imperative for state actors right this moment is clear: Ukraine must be helped to defend itself.