Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sidestepped questions about whether Australia would join the United States (US) in a potential war over Taiwan, emphasising sovereignty and regional stability while avoiding firm commitments. His vague responses, delivered during a six-day trade-focused visit to China beginning on 13 July 2025, underscore the Labor[Read More…]

Australia has decisively rejected pressure from the United States (US) to pre-commit military support in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan, prioritising national sovereignty and strategic independence. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy emphasized that decisions on military involvement rest solely with the elected government, signalling a cautious approach amid[Read More…]

The Liberal National Party (LNP) government in Queensland has launched a sweeping Commission of Inquiry into the state branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), targeting allegations of violence, intimidation, and its cozy relationship with the former Labor government. Premier David Crisafulli announced the probe on July[Read More…]