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Australia’s ‘Age of Entitlement’

Australia’s ‘Age of Entitlement’

By Kevin Placek
The government’s fiscal alarmism may backfire in the years to come.
Popularity of Australian PM Slumps Following Tough Budget

Popularity of Australian PM Slumps Following Tough Budget

By Jarni Blakkarly
Tony Abbott takes a gamble with harsh measures as he tries to lower the budget deficit.

A Tale Of Two Budgets

A Tale Of Two Budgets

By Anthony Fensom
New Zealand celebrates a ‘beautiful set of numbers.’ Australia does not.

Australia’s Big F-35 Commitment

Australia’s Big F-35 Commitment

By Mike Yeo
Despite criticism of the fighter aircraft, Canberra goes all in with a record defense acquisition.

Australia to Purchase 58 More F-35 Fighters

Australia to Purchase 58 More F-35 Fighters

By Zachary Keck
On Wednesday Australia announced it will buy 58 additional F-35s joint strike fighters for $12.4 billion.
China, Australia Seek to Close Free Trade Deal

China, Australia Seek to Close Free Trade Deal

By Shannon Tiezzi
Both Tony Abbott and Li Keqiang are pushing for a quick conclusion after nine years of FTA negotiations.

Australia and Japan Conclude Free Trade Deal

Australia and Japan Conclude Free Trade Deal

By Anthony Fensom
After seven years of negotiation, the two countries have concluded a ‘historic’ Economic Partnership Agreement.
Possible Breakthrough in MH370 Black Box Search

Possible Breakthrough in MH370 Black Box Search

By James Pach
Searchers detect acoustic ‘pings’ that may be from the flight recorder, although authorities remain cautious.

Australia’s Troubling Asylum Seeker Policy

Australia’s Troubling Asylum Seeker Policy

By Hugh Tuckfield
Years of politicizing the issue have created a serious stain on Australia’s human rights record.

July Date For Australia-Japan Free Trade Deal?

July Date For Australia-Japan Free Trade Deal?

Reports suggest that the two countries are nearing an agreement.

Asian Firms Shine at Sustainability Awards

Asian Firms Shine at Sustainability Awards

By Anthony Fensom
The region’s companies have an impressive presence in the latest green rankings.
People Smugglers Feel the Pinch

People Smugglers Feel the Pinch

By Luke Hunt
People smugglers find business tougher as the Australian government’s crackdown begins to have an impact.

Qantas in Trouble

Qantas in Trouble

By James Parker
Australia’s international airline is downgraded to junk status, as the government rejects calls for subsidies.
Australia’s Post-Boom Blues

Australia’s Post-Boom Blues

By Anthony Fensom
New figures show Australia’s growth tapering, yet another test for the fumbling Coalition government.

Indonesia and Australia: Deteriorating Diplomacy

Indonesia and Australia: Deteriorating Diplomacy

Revelations of Australian espionage have exacerbated an already prickly relationship.

Who Resurrected the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Who Resurrected the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Long considered dead, the prospect of a China-Australia Free Trade Agreement has gained new life.

Australia’s Delicate China-Japan Balancing Act

Australia’s Delicate China-Japan Balancing Act

Australia has endorsed Abe’s proposed defense reforms, but hopes to avoid upsetting China.

Australia’s Countdown to Free Trade

Australia’s Countdown to Free Trade

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is determined to conclude some long-running negotiations. Which country will be first?

Health Minister: Young Thais Short Because They Don’t Drink Enough Milk

Health Minister: Young Thais Short Because They Don’t Drink Enough Milk

Also: Abbot downplays Indonesian refugee plans. Friday ASEAN links.

Tony Abbott Defeats Kevin Rudd in Australia Election

Abbott now faces a much tougher job running the country, while Labor tries to regroup.

Tony Abbott Poised to Become Australia’s PM

Tony Abbott Poised to Become Australia’s PM

Abbott should dispatch Rudd this weekend, but he’s likely to find the job of governing altogether harder.

Kevin Rudd’s Mission Impossible

Kevin Rudd’s Mission Impossible

Rudd’s return as Australian PM will make the elections more competitive, but Labor still faces a tough challenge.

Will Julia Gillard Resign?

Will Julia Gillard Resign?

A leading newspaper thinks she should, and it appears the last hope for her party. We have a week to find out.

Australia Under Tony Abbott

Australia Under Tony Abbott

With Labor on the ropes, our own Anthony Fensom looks at what Liberal-National Coalition rule could bring.

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