Australia
Australia budget places growth over fiscal discipline
The federal budget aims to support the nascent recovery through a mix of infrastructure spending and tax relief
AustraliaCanberra secures Australia's last two oil refineries
Canberra has agreed a deal to keep Australia's last two oil refineries in operation until 2030
AustraliaAustralian federal budget maintains high spending
Yesterday's federal budget indicated that stimulus spending will continue despite the rise in COVID-related debt
AustraliaCanberra sets China policy as it balances interests
Worsening diplomatic relations are raising concerns that Beijing is a security threat, yet economic ties remain strong
AustraliaChinese company's Darwin port lease under review
Canberra is reviewing the Northern Territories' 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company in 2015.
AustraliaCall to rally tech democracies faces many hurdles
The head of the UK's intelligence agency has warned of the security risks linked to China's technogical rise
InternationalCanberra vetoes state deals with foreign governments
Canberra yesterday negated Victoria's agreements with China that linked the state to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.
AustraliaTech cooperation among democracies will gain traction
EU and US policymakers are keen to foster cooperation among major democratic producers and users of technology
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