Australia
Canberra completes Defence Strategic Review
The Defence Strategic Review, meant to prepare Australia for changing regional and global conditions, is now complete
AustraliaAustralia's central bank continues to raise rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has again raised interest rates and indicated that further increases should be expected
AustraliaAustralian Greens to support Indigenous voice vote
With Green support now confirmed, a referendum on establishing a new Indigenous 'voice' is likely later this year
AustraliaFrench and Australian ministers meet in Paris
An agreement with France on manufacturing ammunition for Ukraine provides an opportunity for rapprochement
AustraliaCanberra's energy price cap appears to be working
The government's recent cap on wholesale gas prices appears to be having an effect in lower energy costs
AustraliaFive Eyes cyber plans will focus on Russia and China
The 'Five Eyes' intelligence-sharing alliance is rethinking its priorities
InternationalEfforts under way to improve Australia-China relations
Last week's Beijing meeting between the Australian and Chinese foreign ministers could hasten a leadership summit
AustraliaUS and Australia coordinate security approaches
Washington and Canberra are being brought closer together by a shared concern with China's regional influence
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