Heading to the polls amid global uncertainty arising from the Trump administration, voters opted for the known quantity of the incumbent leader, Anthony Albanese.
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Why Donald Trump Looms Over Australia’s Election
The last time Australians went to the polls, China was top of mind. This time, the United States is the dominant foreign factor in an election mostly fought on domestic issues.
Why Australia Wants to Set Caps on International Students
Both major political parties are pledging steep cuts on the number of foreigners allowed to study in Australia as a way to rein in runaway housing prices.
As Australia’s Election Nears, Peter Dutton Has a ‘Trump Lite’ Approach
Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, and there are lines he won’t cross.
Australia’s Proposed Integrity Commission Would Work Mostly in Secret
Fulfilling a campaign promise, the government has a plan for an oversight agency to investigate allegations of corruption. Many welcome the move, but not unreservedly.
Creating Space Command, Australia Strengthens High-Tech Bond With U.S.
The expanded commitment to space defense reflects the reality of a new, extraterrestrial landscape for war.
Creating Space Command, Australia Strengthens High-Tech Bond With U.S.
The expanded commitment to space defense reflects the reality of a new, extraterrestrial landscape for war.
Australia Asks: How Far Is Too Far in Making China a Campaign Weapon?
Australia’s conservative government has claimed, without evidence, that the political opposition would cozy up to Beijing. To many, it has crossed a red line.
‘Dark Money’ Suddenly Dominates Australia’s Election
Chinese financing, unreported donations, payouts from coal barons: The new political season is shining an unaccustomed light on a culture of opacity.
Australian Aid Ship Docks in Tonga With a Covid Outbreak
Twenty-three people aboard the ship have tested positive for the virus, prompting concerns that it could spread to Tonga. The volcano-stricken island has reported only one case during the pandemic.