‘No exceptions’: Trump hawk’s last-minute tariff intervention
Until last weekend the tariff fate of America’s AUKUS partners – Australia and the UK – was still not decided. Enter chief White House trade counsellor and tariff hawk Peter Navarro.
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Premier moves to reassure US after anti-AUKUS MP’s visit
State and federal opposition MPs slammed state MP Kyle McGinn and Labor for allowing factional politics and union influences to potentially jeopardise the AUKUS program.
Turnbull’s take on AUKUS, US alliance hits sour note
Not all defence ‘experts’ accepted their invitation for a bit part in Malcolm Turnbull’s press club performance. By all accounts it was hilarious.
Labor MP’s secret US mission to warn of subs ‘security risks’
A document distributed through Washington by Kyle McGinn warns that a flagship WA government project ‘fundamentally changes the security environment’ for the AUKUS agreement.
President Trump means ‘rethink’ of US alliance
While it’s essential for Australia to reassess our ties with the US, Malcolm Turnbull’s insistence that Albanese and Dutton must now adopt a tougher and aggressive stand towards Trump constitutes a demand that, right now, is pure folly.
Former Defence boss accuses Turnbull of ‘undermining’ AUKUS
Veteran public servant Dennis Richardson, one of the few pro-AUKUS voices at a one-day security forum organised by the former PM, argued AUKUS may ‘fall over’.
Turnbull’s ‘security’ forum more about personal vendettas
Does Turnbull think an anti-AUKUS or anti-Trump spray will damage his old political foe, Peter Dutton? I can’t be sure, but I can say it’s irresponsible to play politics with the US alliance during an election.
‘Disrupter’ Turnbull challenges AUKUS, US alliance under Trump
The former PM appears hellbent on unsettling a century of Australian reliance on America as its principal ally and security partner, a stance that won’t be welcome on either side.
Insatiable AUKUS gobbles up more funding and workforce
Defence is struggling to get new capabilities into service and keep its ageing warships and submarines in the water as the AUKUS program devours a growing share of funding.
AUKUS and inflation sucking the life out of Defence
Understanding the financial impact of buying nuclear-powered submarines on other Australian Defence Force capabilities is not easy to calculate – a situation made worse by the obscure nature of Defence accounting.
Aussie shipbuilder Austal moulded by its US ambition
South Korea’s Hanwha wants a bigger piece of Austal as it carries out top-secret work for the US Navy and emerges as a key player in AUKUS.
Labor-targeting teal vows to oppose AUKUS
The federal seat of Fremantle is home to the shipyards that stand to attract more than $10bn of investment under AUKUS but teal candidate says she will oppose the ‘crazy’ deal.
Does Australia sink or swim with AUKUS?
Opinion is split by what is the ultimate test of trust: will the US honour its subs deal – or do we need plan B?
No guesswork as teens ‘nuclear-powered’ to take up AUKUS careers
Over 2000 Australian high schoolers are being engaged in a program to fast-track them into careers assisting to build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Defence industrial base can’t be devoted to AUKUS alone
Delivering AUKUS submarines is a serious endeavour deserving serious funding. But, we are robbing Peter to pay Paul from a range of other projects to pay for it.
Turnbull’s savage AUKUS take-down
Asked about whether Donald Trump will follow through with the US’ nuclear-submarine pact with Australia, the former prime minister did not mince his words.
Dutton pledges up to $35m to rebuild Adass Israel synagogue
Peter Dutton has pledged a Coalition government would support reconstruction of the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne, which was firebombed in an anti-Semitic arson attack in December.
Blowing ourselves out of the water
The failure to prepare for the major upgrades needed to the ageing Collins-class submarines open up a critical capability gap ahead of the arrival of Australia’s nuclear submarines.
Expert’s huge warning on AUKUS
A US defence consultant has warned Australia against ‘overestimating’ Washington’s commitment to its defence.
Japanese frigate on sales pitch mission
The Mogami-class frigates were designed to be interoperable with US warships, which could appeal to Australia in light of the AUKUS program.
Dutton calls on PM to sack Bowen ‘today’ after new power bill shock
The Opposition Leader says warnings that electricity prices are set to rise by up to 9pc show Labor’s renewables push is not working and Chris Bowen’s tenure as Energy Minister has been a ‘disaster’.
Trump’s tribute empire will want more than AUKUS
If Australia is to convince the US that it’s in its interests to maintain its commitment to delivering the 3-5 Virginia-class submarines under current AUKUS arrangements, it should expect to pay for far more than just submarines.
Trump shows strong hand, but we hold AUKUS ace
The US President’s speech to congress played to his strengths, but his announcement to ‘resurrect shipbuilding’ may present Australia with a golden opportunity.
Huge AUKUS move amid China splurge
The Albanese government is launching an AUKUS game plan for Australian industry against a backdrop of higher defence spending in China.
Airport closes, voluntary evacuation begins as Alfred approaches
The Gold Coast airport has closed and the Queensland Premier says ‘now’s the time’ to leave at-risk properties after 70 people evacuate from South Stradbroke Island. Defence Minister ‘confident’ about AUKUS under Trump.
With defence alliances, it should be one for all and all for one
We should work with AUKUS, ANZUS, the Five Eyes and the Quad nations to agree that an attack, disrespect or bullying of one will be met by a response from all.
How to protect NATO, AUKUS and other alliances from Trump
House and Senate Republicans must stand up against dismantling US alliances and gutting the defence budget; they should redirect Donald Trump’s focus to other targets, especially the EU.
Trump’s AUKUS embarrassment shows insignificance of deal to the President
Donald Trump’s inability to recognise the acronym AUKUS when asked about it in the Oval Office tell us a few home truths about where this deal – which is central to Australia’s defence planning – ranks in the President’s head.
An awkward moment for AUKUS
Donald Trump has appeared briefly confused about what the AUKUS defence partnership is, before confirming he would discuss the arrangement in his meeting with British PM Sir Keir Starmer.
Albanese dismisses fears China’s navy rehearsing land-strike mission
The PM played down the presence of the warships amid speculation they will circumnavigate Australia, and the Defence Industry Minister claimed ‘the highest level of surveillance’ was being deployed.
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