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Tony Abbott
Australia’s Direction on Defense
By Claire Corbett
Military and political leaders discuss the direction for the ADF at a recent conference.
In Terror Fight, Australia Debates Revoking Citizenship
By Elliot Brennan
A controversial proposal would strip would-be terrorists of citizenship. Will that help?
Same-Sex Marriage in Australia: A Step Forward
By Helen Clark
The issue of marriage equality has returned to the forefront in Australia.
Australia: A Boring Budget?
By Helen Clark
The Australian government tries to avoid the controversy that followed last year’s offering.
Climate Change Debate Flares Again in Australia
By Helen Clark
One of Tony Abbott's closest advisers believes climate change is a UN-led conspiracy.
A First: Japan Will Share Classified Submarine Technical Data With Australia
By Ankit Panda
Japan will grant Australia access to classified data regarding the performance of its Soryu-class subs.
Fighting People Smugglers: Lessons From Australia for Europe
By Greg Austin
European covert action forces may be needed in the Mediterranean Sea.
'Fear and Greed': A Closer Look at Australia's China Policy
By Kerry Brown
What if PM Abbott is right to describe Australia's China policy as based on "fear and greed"?
Australia’s Quiet Vietnam Diplomacy
By Helen Clark
With little fanfare on summits or human rights, the two countries are strengthening their ties.
Australia and Vietnam Enhance Their Comprehensive Partnership
By Carl Thayer
Both sides also agreed to raise bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in the future.
Australia's Botched Sub Bidding Process Upsets Sweden
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A letter outlines why Sweden feels snubbed for not having been invited to bid for Canberra's new submarine fleet.
Abbott Confuses on Indigenous Australians
By Helen Clark
The PM has been a staunch supporter of Indigenous rights. That makes his recent remarks all the more baffling.