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A new report from an interdisciplinary international team of eight researchers has recommended a boost in Australian diplomacy to help Indo-Pacific countries assess the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). The report, ‘Technology Impact Assessment for Peace and Stability: Diplomatic Opportunities for Australia and India‘, was funded by the Australia India Cyber and Critical Technologies … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold public hearings today for its inquiries into: the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Defence and Security Cooperation, and the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on Cooperation in the … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education has today launched an inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings. Committee Chair, Hon Tim Watts MP, said ‘Australia’s future prosperity and security relies on the Asia capability of our people – the mix of cultural understanding, language facilities and regional … Continued
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Tuesday 16 September will mark the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence from Australia in 1975. A Monash expert is available to discuss the nature of Australia’s colonial rule before 1975 as well as the post-colonial relationship Papua New Guinea has with Australia. Available to comment: Dr Nicholas Ferns, ARC DECRA Fellow, School of … Continued
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HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Thursday 11 September 2025 — At the Pacific Islands Forum, Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) have called for climate accountability from Prime Minister Albanese, stating an approval of the North West Shelf gas project and a failure to set a 1.5C-aligned climate plan would amount to … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 September 2025 New report: $190BN windfall for Australia as Trump fumbles, China powers on A NEW REPORT reveals that while US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is demolishing federal climate support, major US states, companies – and rivals such as China – are powering ahead with the switch … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has adopted a new inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023–24. This will resume the inquiry commenced by the Committee prior to the 2025 federal election. The Chair of the Defence Subcommittee, Senator Deborah O’Neill, said ‘During the last Parliament, the subcommittee received many submissions addressing the … Continued
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The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has welcomed confirmation today (August 28) that responsibility for Safeguard actions, which protect Australian industry from sudden surges in imports, will move from the Productivity Commission to the Anti-Dumping Commission. Commenting on the announcement by Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres, Australian Steel Institute (ASI) chief executive Mark … Continued
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Key Facts: Anti-Dumping Commission to receive new powers to address sudden import surges threatening Australian jobs Reform comes amid global oversupply and trade uncertainty, particularly affecting products diverted from US markets Function will transfer from Productivity Commission to ADC, which already handles unfair trade practices Changes result from years of collaboration between TFTU, AWU, AMWU, … Continued
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Key Facts: · Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, Gippsland, South West Western Australia and Greater Hobart were selected to participate in the EU’s global cooperation on sustainable urban development and regional innovation. · The second phase of the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) launched in Melbourne was hosted by the EU Ambassador to Australia, the … Continued
