Politics latest: CFMEU administration bill passes Senate after parties strike deal
As the Coalition talked up changes strengthening the 'crackdown on the rogue union' and Labor hailed its own strong action, the CFMEU's Zach Smith said it was a 'dangerous descent into partisan politics'.
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‘Disconcerting’: Australia confronts China over live weapons exercise
The Albanese government has lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over a live weapons drill between Australia and New Zealand, as the Defence Minister reveals China is yet to give a ‘satisfactory’ explanation.
‘Albanese’s jelly-back spinelessness’: China’s loud and clear message
Xi wants submission from Australia, not stability. Why make it easy for the Chinese navy? Let’s at least show them that our navy can match it with them in skilful manoeuvres. Let’s raise the cost to Beijing, not give it a free ride to demean us.