Australia
Australian energy reform plan faces roadblocks
The government wants to see energy price reductions, but its reform plans may not deliver
AustraliaUnsteady Australian coalition fightback begins
The Liberal-Nationals coalition has little time before the next election to rebuild to win again
AustraliaAustralia poll loss will constrain government
The governing coalition has lost its majority; winning the 2019 federal election remains possible, but difficult
AustraliaAustralia-Indonesia ties likely to warm steadily
The Australian and Indonesian governments are building a deeper trade, diplomatic and security relationship
AustraliaNew Zealand’s ties reset with Pacific will take time
As China starts to expand its Pacific influence, New Zealand is keen to rekindle and grow old ties
PacificGlobal pact will elude autonomous lethal weapons
The United States and Russia oppose a ban on such defence systems, while Europe and China support it
InternationalAustralian university market faces strains
Australia may not be able to rely on foreign students’ money and skills for long
AustraliaDemocratic opposition to online surveillance is stiff
The controversy over the recent ‘Five Eyes’ memo underlines the incompatibility between privacy and surveillance
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