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Former US Pilot Who Worked in China Arrested in Australia
By Rod McGuirk
Daniel Edmund Duggan, a former U.S. military pilot who ran an aviation consultancy in China, has been arrested on a charge that remains sealed.
Australian Health Insurer Says Data of All Customers Hacked
By Rod McGuirk
The Medibank hack, impacting 4 million people, was the latest in a string of high-profile data breaches involving Australian firms.
Murder of Indigenous Teenager in Western Australia Brings Despair, Deja Vu
By Dechlan Brennan
The murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey is not just a tragedy; “sadly, it is a pattern.”
What’s New in Australia and Japan’s Updated Joint Declaration of Security Cooperation?
By David Walton and Daisuke Akimoto
The document is a testament to the closer bilateral security relationship that has developed since the original declaration in 2007.
Cricket Brings out Melbourne’s Vibrant South Asian Community
By Grant Wyeth
Over 90,000 people packed into the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch a cricket game between India and Pakistan.
Australia No Longer Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
By Dechlan Brennan
The move to overturn the Morrison government's 2018 decision angered Zionist groups but was cheered by Australian Palestinians.
The Power of Australia’s Pleasantly Boring Politics
By Grant Wyeth
It turns out the protection of liberal democracy doesn't need to be passionate and stirring; it may instead just need to be temperate and competent.
Singapore’s Lee and Australia’s Albanese Meet, Sign Green Economy Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
Lee Hsien Loong's state visit was a reminder that Singapore has long been, and is likely to remain, Canberra's most "like-minded" partner in Southeast Asia.
India-Australia Ties: Assessing Jaishankar’s Australia Trip
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India and Australia’s relationship has progressed remarkably, underscoring shared concerns in the Indo-Pacific.
Why Australia Needs Immigration Reform
By Grant Wyeth
Immigration is one of the primary tools Australia has at its disposal to become a more secure, more prosperous, and more influential country.
How Western Australia Criminalizes Indigenous Children
By Dechlan Brennan
The state’s disturbingly high rate of Indigenous incarceration is a direct result of punitive measures that push people – including minors – into the prison system.
‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Australia-Japan “special strategic partnership” was once again on display during former Prime Minister Abe’s funeral.