‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia’s foreign minister has urged Iran to give up its nuclear program as fears grow its conflict with Israel will intensify into full-scale war. As speculation grows the US is…
PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
The prime minister hopes to get face time with Donald Trump “soon” after playing down the US president’s decision to cancel a highly anticipated one-on-one. Anthony Albanese’s plan to meet…
Tax reform crucial to boosting productivity: treasurer
Tax reform is “crucial” to addressing Australia’s economic challenges, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said in his strongest signal yet on the thorny issue. Boosting stagnant productivity, bringing the budget back…
Australia to bolster security and defence with EU
Australia is one step closer to strengthening co-operation and security with the EU, but uncertainty remains on when a trade deal with the bloc will be signed off. The cancellation…
‘Very dangerous’: Pleas for help to leave Iran, Israel
Almost 2000 Australians want to be evacuated from Iran and Israel, as missile attacks in the Middle East countries intensify. As speculation grows that the US is preparing to enter…
George Orwell revisited. Our Government keeps lying to us
Pandering to the strategic goals of the United States, which puts a target on our nation’s forehead, our Government keeps lying to us. Michael Pascoe with some uncomfortable truths. First,…
Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being ‘tough’
US President Donald Trump says Japan is being “tough” in trade talks and the European Union had not yet offered what he considers a fair deal, as a team led…
Trump’s early exit clears way for EU trade talk revival
A trade stalemate often overshadowed by US tariff issues is back in the spotlight after the prime minister’s talks with Donald Trump were upended. Anthony Albanese’s plan to meet the…
PM’s diplomatic gauntlet continues despite Trump’s exit
The prime minister’s diplomatic show must go on, even after the departure of its biggest star. Anthony Albanese’s highly-anticipated plans to meet Donald Trump during the last day of the…
Energy minister plugs in for power price cap reforms
Caps designed to protect power users from excessive price hikes are not working as intended and need refining, the federal energy minister will concede in his first major speech since…