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Malcolm Turnbull
Beef and Boat People: New Trouble in Australia-Indonesia Relations
By Mina Pollmann
A gaffe by an Australian politician ahead of this summer's elections causes blowback from Indonesia.
Indonesia-Australia Relations: A Year After the Executions
By Jarrad Harvey
Despite initial warnings of "consequences," Australia and Indonesia have been quietly improving their ties.
Opening Night: A Speech for an Australian Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
The Diplomat's Luke Hunt speaks with the writer of a new play that probes Australian politics.
Australia: Optimistic on Jobs and Growth?
By Helen Clark
The government tries to be optimistic on budget matters ahead of the election.
Australia: Turnbull Pledges Growth as Elections Called
By Anthony Fensom
In the wake of the budget, the Australian PM has confirmed that Australia will go to the polls on July 2.
Australia’s Submarine Superiority: Strange Strategies and Overspending
By Greg Austin
How grounded in strategic reality is the Australian government's decision to purchase 12 new submarines?
The Deceptively Simple Reason Australia Picked the Shortfin Barracuda
By Ankit Panda
Did Australia go with DCNS to keep the SSN option open?
Australia's Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's defense editors discuss Australia's recent Collins-class replacement decision.
Why Japan Lost the Bid to Build Australia’s New Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How did the onetime frontrunner fail in its bid to build Australia’s next-generation submarine?
It's Official: France's DCNS Wins Australia's $50 Billion Future Submarine Contract
By Ankit Panda
DCNS' conventional Barracuda-class variant beat out Japan's Soryu-class and Germany's Type 216.
Australia Still Doesn’t See a Cyberattack as the Menace the United States Fears
By Greg Austin
Australia has some way to travel before it graduates to a coherent national cybersecurity strategy.
Malcolm Turnbull’s Visit to China
By Helen Clark
The Australian PM sought to balance trade with South China Sea, investment and cybersecurity concerns.