The Aporia
8 articles about 8 events for “Australia's Pacific Pledge” in Politics.
“Antigua and Barbuda: King Charles has lent his support to an Australian initiative to cut the use of oil in global shipping, highlighting his interest in action on climate change despite the political argument about the cost.”
“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers’ meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific”.”
“Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles pledged that Australian forces, alongside allies like the U.S., would continue upholding international law despite Chinese actions in disputed waters.”
“Federal MPs will be urged to sign a civility pledge that MP Helen Haines alone had backed before she was attacked, though One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has hit out at critics who say her party’s cartoons are contributing to the febrile environment.”
“With basic services struggling, why can’t Australians benefit from our gas exports as Norwegians and Omanis do?”
“With a top line designed to grab headlines — "the largest cut to immigration in Australia's history" — the opposition has pledged deep cuts to graduate, refugee and bridging visas should Taylor get handed the keys to the Lodge.”
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands counterpart Matthew Wale will move to fast-track a sweeping new $1 billion treaty after a push to overthrow Wale’s pro-Australia government imploded in a blow to Beijing’s ambitions to expand its influence…”
“Citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s murderous Kim Jong Un, Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea—a move reportedly motivated by U.S. officials’ frustration with Seoul slow-walking the $350 billion…”