Gaza demand sparks Senate clash
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Aussie leaders in critical talks on China, subs
Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are set to hold critical talks with their UK counterparts, with AUKUS likely to dominate.
‘Wield its strength’: Aus’ warning on China
Ahead of Anthony Albanese’s trip to China, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned of the “worrying pace” of the country’s nuclear and military build-up.
Wong mum on Rubio impersonator scandal
Penny Wong has declined to comment whether she was one of the three foreign ministers targeted by an AI voice message impersonating Marco Rubio.
‘Empty-handed’: Minister’s US trip slammed
Australia’s chief diplomat is coming home from the US “empty-handed”, according to the opposition.
Aussie issue with China’s ‘great power’
Australia’s chief diplomat has given a blunt assessment of China’s behaviour in the region and how it is “asserting its influence”.
Penny Wong sets the ball rolling
Australia’s chief diplomat has touched down in Washington, where a meeting could set the stage for talks between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.
Labor’s high stakes trip amid Trump turmoil
Australia’s chief diplomat is going to Washington amid concerns about Anthony Albanese’s handling of the US alliance.
Australia makes huge call on Iran strikes
Penny Wong has finally confirmed Australia’s position on the bombing of Iran but a big question about our involvement remains.
Wong pushes AUKUS in key call
Australia’s top diplomat has made the case for AUKUS directly with her US counterpart as it remains unclear when Anthony Albanese will meet Donald Trump.
Big call on Albo’s high-stakes Trump meet
Anthony Albanese has been praised for his gift of the gab ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump.
‘Sham’: Russia’s jailing of Aussie slammed
Australia’s Foreign Minister has slammed Russia’s “sham trial” after captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins was handed a 13-year jail term for fighting in the war in Ukraine.
Top diplomat’s vow amid Trump tariff turbulence
Australia’s top diplomat has made the country’s position clear as talks for a US tariff carve out grind on.
How Chinese spy claims backfired
A Liberal frontbencher’s unfounded claim of Labor getting help from spies at polling booths backfired against them in key seats.
Australia hits back at new Trump tariff
Australia’s top diplomat has pushed back at Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting a key Australian industry.
Penny Wong’s brutal Greens take-down
The Foreign Affairs Minister has broken her silence on the state of the Greens leadership after the party suffered a major election blow.
‘Chinese spies’ claim ahead of election
Accusing the Liberal Party of questioning the loyalty of Chinese Australians, Senator Wong has taken to social media.
Dutton claims Labor has ‘secret plan’ on Voice; Chalmers tips rate cuts
Peter Dutton says Penny Wong “let the cat out of the bag” amid a fierce backlash to her comments on the Voice while Treasurer Jim Chalmers says lower inflation will pave the way for up to five rate cuts this year. LIVE UPDATES
‘Obsessed’: Wong gets candid on sexuality
In her debut podcast interview, the senator talked candidly about her sexuality and how it has affected her career.
‘Very real’: Dutton raises Russia concern
Peter Dutton has issued concern over the growing presence of Russia in the Indo-Pacific region, eyeing a political brawl on national security.
‘Thorough inquiry’: Wong’s Gaza call
Australia has joined international calls for an independent inquiry into the killings of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire on their convoy.
Wong fires message after Russia threat
Australia “won’t be intimidated” by Russian warnings over its potential role in a Ukraine peacekeeping force, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has declared.
‘You do not listen’: Senators fiery clash
Fiery exchanges have played out in a senate estimates hearing, with Penny Wong fending off Coalition criticisms of Australia’s foreign policy under Labor.
‘Cover-up’: Fresh blow up over caravan plot
Tensions have erupted once more over when the Prime Minister was told about the alleged Dural caravan terror plot, with Liberals slamming it a ‘cover-up’.
‘We want answers’: Wong on Laos probe
Australia is demanding a “full, thorough and transparent” investigation after six backpackers died from methanol-laced drinks in Laos.
‘Eyes open’: Australia’s call on Trump tariffs
Penny Wong has reacted to Donald Trump’s move to slap tariffs on Canadian goods worth tens of billions.
‘Alive’: Huge update on Aussie fighter
Penny Wong says Australia has received confirmation Melbourne man captured by Russian forces in Ukraine is alive after reports he had been killed.
‘Most inappropriate’: Dutton slams Wong trip
The Opposition Leader has taken aim at the decision for Foreign Minister Penny Wong to lead Australia’s delegation to the commemoration of Auschwitz.
Wong’s key Trump team meetings
Foreign Minister Penny Wong described her first meeting with the new US Secretary of State as “very warm and constructive”.
Auschwitz delegation confirmed after furore
Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will attend a major overseas event marking the liberation of Auschwitz.
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