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Pacific Island Nations Wary of Chinese Fishing Fleets

Pacific Island Nations Wary of Chinese Fishing Fleets

By Joshua Mcdonald
Pacific Island leaders have become increasingly concerned about the threat posed by global fishing fleets, namely China’s.
The Case for Australia Keeping Victoria’s Belt and Road Deal

The Case for Australia Keeping Victoria’s Belt and Road Deal

By Yuan Jiang
Prime Minister Morrison now has the power to quash the state's MoU with China. He should hold off, at least for now.

To Deepen Relations With India, Australia Should ‘Step Up’ in South Asia

To Deepen Relations With India, Australia Should ‘Step Up’ in South Asia

By Henry Storey
Canberra can help deepen relations with New Delhi by putting more effort into its relations with other South Asia states.

China-Funded PNG Fishery Project Brings New Challenges for Australia

China-Funded PNG Fishery Project Brings New Challenges for Australia

By Philip Citowicki
With the latest MoU, Papua New Guinea continues to be at the center of a tug-of-war between China and Australia.

Why Can’t Australia Just Trust the Market on Climate Change?

Why Can’t Australia Just Trust the Market on Climate Change?

By Grant Wyeth
Renewable energy technologies have become better and cheaper, but Australia’s politics haven’t embraced the energy market’s transition.
Report Finds Lapses Ahead of 2019 New Zealand Mosque Attack

Report Finds Lapses Ahead of 2019 New Zealand Mosque Attack

By Associated Press
Although the report identifies lapses, it concludes that there was no plausible way the gunman’s plans could have been detected "except by chance." 

Solving Australian Universities’ China Conundrum

Solving Australian Universities’ China Conundrum

By Robert Potter
How can Australia's higher education remain relevant to policy debates and counter Chinese government influence, all without severing crucial ties?
Fiji Attorney General Under Investigation

Fiji Attorney General Under Investigation

By Joshua Mcdonald
Fiji Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is being investigated in connection with two bombings in Fiji in the 1980s.

Australian Parliamentary Committee Recommends Global Magnitsky Type Legislation

Australian Parliamentary Committee Recommends Global Magnitsky Type Legislation

By Abhijnan Rej
The legislation, expected to be introduced in the parliament next year, will be a significant addition to Canberra’s legal toolkit as it pushes Beijing back.

Queensland Confirms Australian Bid for 2032 Olympics

Queensland Confirms Australian Bid for 2032 Olympics

By Associated Press
Four countries, including Australia, are bidding to host the 2032 Olympic Games.

New Zealand Joins Australia in Denouncing Chinese Official’s Tweet

New Zealand Joins Australia in Denouncing Chinese Official’s Tweet

By Associated Press
New Zealand has waded into a heated war of words between its main ally, Australia, and its principal trading partner, China.
Can Australia and India Effectively Partner for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out?

Can Australia and India Effectively Partner for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out?

By Grant Wyeth
Australia is well-positioned to help roll-out a COVID-19 vaccine across the Pacific and Southeast Asia; India’s vaccine manufacturing capability would be a huge boost to that effort.

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