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Trade minister writes to China to end barley snub

Trade minister writes to China to end barley snub

The Australian government is continuing to lobby China to add its largest barley producers to a customs list after tariffs were dropped.

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

The trade minister is calling for all barley producers to have Chinese market access with the largest exporters remaining blocked despite tariff removal.

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.

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Closer defence, easier travel on trans-Tasman agenda

Closer defence, easier travel on trans-Tasman agenda

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been playing host to Anthony Albanese for two days in Wellington.

Trans-Tasman leaders eye easier movement after NZ talks

Trans-Tasman leaders eye easier movement after NZ talks

Anthony Albanese has landed in New Zealand for a two-day visit to discuss regional security, trade and football with counterpart Chris Hipkins.

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called on Australia to step up in preventing a conflict over Taiwan, while offering advice on disputes with China.

Carbon, clean energy needs underpin Aust-Singapore ties

Carbon, clean energy needs underpin Aust-Singapore ties

An investor forum in Singapore is examining ways to support global climate ambitions, sustainable development and a pipeline of Australian renewable energy.

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Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anthony Albanese will make his first official visit to New Zealand to mark several anniversaries important to the bilateral relationship between the nations.

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

A meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Chinese president is likely this year with officials discussing arrangements, the prime minister says.

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit, announcing more military aid.

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Lack of NATO timetable for Ukraine 'absurd': Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has criticised the absence of a timetable for his country's bid to join NATO as "unprecedented and absurd".

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's entry into a German-led "climate club", which some groups say will push the nation to do more on emissions cuts.

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Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.

Albanese bound for Europe and talks on Ukraine, economy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left for talks in Germany and Lithuania as European leaders seek Indo-Pacific views on global security and war in Ukraine.

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

The prime minister has flagged plans to meet with Ukraine's leader as pressure builds on Australia to provide more support against Russia's invasion.

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

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Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold key talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to Australia.

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

A senior official from the foreign affairs department will hold the newly created role of Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs.

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

New Zealand diplomats will toast a hard-earned win when the route to Australian citizenship becomes easier for Kiwis following Jacinda Ardern's advocacy.

Taxpayers billed $80k for Daniel Andrews' China trip

Almost $83,000 of Victorian taxpayers' money was spent on airfares, accommodation and other travel expenses during Premier Daniel Andrews' recent trip to China.

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered an extension of Australian forces in the Solomon Islands to help maintain regional security.

Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry

A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.

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