Dutton right to demonstrate regional leadership on the dangers of China
China’s belligerence needs to be countered and its geopolitical aspirations, in Southeast Asia, perceived and real, need to be kept in check.
Peter Dutton
Time is running out for PM’s date with the people
Handing over to his loyal deputy would be a more palatable option for Scott Morrison than Peter Dutton taking over.
Tough talk on China no substitute for missing military capability
Our defence capability is pitiful and must be boosted with more weapons.
For a small nation to aim martial rhetoric at a giant state speaks only of poor judgment
Our Defence Minister has chosen to talk of war with just one country: China, our major trading partner and a superpower.
We will not bow, Dutton warns China
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia must stand up to China or face the loss of national sovereignty as a ‘tributary state’.
Dutton laughs off #libspill rumours
Peter Dutton has batted away speculation he is preparing to try and topple Scott Morrison with a dry-humoured joke.
‘Visionless’: China’s fury at Peter Dutton
The Chinese embassy has issued a furious statement attacking Peter Dutton after his speech about the threats posed by Beijing.
Qld apology for border test shambles
Queensland Health Minister sorry for ‘confusion’ surrounding cost of Covid-19 tests required to enter state, days after deputy premier blamed media, and federal government for it.
Senator Wong, strong words reduce chance of war
Joe Biden says America will defend Taiwan against Chinese attack. Japan says the same. So how can it be wrong for Peter Dutton to say we would offer support?
Dutton offsider’s DFAT role
Peter Dutton’s chief of staff Craig Maclachlan will take up a senior role at DFAT responsible for international security, humanitarian and consular operations.
Dutton’s win over ‘rape apologist’ tweet
The Defence Minister has secured a major legal victory over a refugee advocate who accused him of being a ‘rape apologist’.
Dutton doubles down on war talk
Peter Dutton has accused Labor of being ‘weak at the knees’ on China and ‘crab-walking away’ from its commitment to AUKUS.
‘Propaganda’: Dutton’s dig at China
The Defence Minister has hit back at scathing comments from the Chinese Communist Party.
Xi leads Chinese attack on AUKUS alliance
Xi has ramped up efforts to sow regional discord about the three allies, while Peter Dutton also copped a blast from Beijing.
New technology vital to security
Cyberspace is now as much a battlefield as land, sea or air.
Why China is now likely to call America’s bluff
In an escalating crisis countries find it hard to admit they’ve been bluffing. This is how wars between great powers have often started in the past.
‘Words of a bully’: Minister slams China
A powerful Australian minister has come down hard on China following a disturbing threat about war over Taiwan.
‘We won’t bow to Chinese bullying’: Dutton
Peter Dutton has blasted Beijing after a warning Australia would come under ‘heavy attack’ if it joined a war over Taiwan.
Summit eases tensions for now
Taiwan remains a potential flashpoint between the US and China.
‘Staggering’ intel on China meddling
Peter Dutton says Australians would be ‘staggered’ at the amount of intelligence gathered on Chinese Communist Party activities in Australia.
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