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Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia

A Chinese ambassador says China’s engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a military foothold in the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK

Kevin Rudd attacks ‘idiot’ Peter Dutton over ‘hairy-chested’ comments on China

Former Labor PM says if China wanted a reset with Australia he ‘could not think of a dumber thing to do’ than the Solomon Islands deal

The Guardian - AU

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Solomon Islands, wider Pacific visit likely

Wang Yi will visit Honiara, possibly before Australia's federal election, to cement security and commercial ties with the Pacific island nation, with visits to other nations in the region likely.

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Australia's neighbours at risk of manipulation - spy chief

Democratic systems in Australia's region are at risk of being manipulated, with their leaders controlled and taken advantage of through "largesse", Australia's overseas intelligence chief said in a rare public appearance on Tuesday.

Reuters

Spy agency head suggests disillusioned Chinese officials cooperating with Australia

In rare public address Asis chief says there are ‘more signs of officials and individuals interested in a relationship’ due to China’s ‘enforced monoculture’

The Guardian - AU

China ambitions in Solomons well known: PM

Scott Morrison says China has made no secret of its intentions in the Solomon Islands, following leaked reports it was seeking to build wharves in the country.

AAP

Australian officials raise 'serious concerns' with China about Solomon Islands deal

Rare talks take place between Australian and Chinese diplomats over Solomon Islands and their security pact with China.

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Australian leader silent on reaction to feared Chinese base

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has refused to say how his government might respond if China attempts to establish a military base on the Solomon Islands in the Pacific

The Independent UK

Marise Payne holds first meeting with Solomon Islands counterpart since China security pact

Anthony Albanese says meeting ‘about time’ as Scott Morrison says Australia reassured Solomons would not host military base

The Guardian - AU

Australia, Solomon Island's Foreign Minister meet for first time since pact signed

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said she met her Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele for the first time since his government signed a controversial security pact with China, and agreed Australia remained security partner of choice.

Reuters

Australian, Solomon Islands ministers discuss China pact

Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met her Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele for the first time since the South Pacific island nation signed a security pact with China

The Independent UK

China tensions dominate Australia-Solomons diplomats’ meeting

Australia used its first face-to-face diplomatic talks with the Solomon Islands since the Pacific nation inked a controversial security agreement with China to outline its “deep concerns” over the new pact.

Bangkok Post

Marise Payne meets with Solomon Islands for first time since Pacific nation signed security pact with China

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met with her Solomon Islands counterpart for the first time since the Pacific nation signed a controversial pact with China, saying she "reiterated our deep concerns about the security agreement".

ABC News

Morrison pledges $20m for tourism; Shorten tests positive as 44 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

Scott Morrison announces tourism package in Perth and Anthony Albanese pledges funding for manufacturing jobs in Tasmania

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Australia seeks friendship with Solomons despite China pact

Australia’s defense minister says his nation wants to continue having a strong friendship and relationship with the Solomon Islands despite it signing a security pact with China

ABC News

Farm fitness coach wins WA AgriFutures rural women's award with clients as far as Solomon Islands

Louise O'Neill has won the 2022 WA AgriFutures rural women's award for her online fitness classes for isolated rural women and personal training sessions for farmers around Australia.

AAP

'Sincerity' needed to patch Solomon's bond

Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles says Australia needs to repair the relationship with the Solomon Islands after it signed a security pact with China.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison denies Solomon Islands ‘red lines’ rhetoric puts Australia more at risk

Making a defence funding announcement in WA, prime minister continues to face questions about his handling of national security issues

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Pacific Islands need to 'respond urgently' to Chinese expansion

Labour’s Ingrid Leary and National’s Simon O’Connor say Pacific nations need to urgently unite to counter China’s ambition.

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'This is not a death tax': Coalition claims on Labor housing scheme fall flat with experts

Aspects of Labor's newly unveiled affordable housing scheme have been likened to a "death tax", but tax specialists have shot down those suggestions.

ABC News

Why Solomon Islands' deal with Beijing is different to past agreements with Pacific nations

Experts say a new security agreement signed by Beijing and Honiara is "qualitatively different' to Beijing's past agreements with Pacific nations and the geopolitical context has changed.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese grilled over NDIS gaffe by Q+A host David Speers as the Opposition Leader pitches to Australian public on Scott Morrison's failures

In a wide-ranging Q+A appearance, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Coalition leaders have become progressively worse, while denying he made a mistake when asked about the NDIS.

The Independent UK

Australia defends Solomon Islands ties after ‘invasion’ claim as China row grows

Australia’s defence minister insisted the claims are not about the nation

ABC News

China dominates defence debate between Dutton and O'Connor, with minister warning Australia must 'prepare for war'

Defence Minister Peter Dutton faces off against his counterpart Brendan O'Connor, with the pair agreeing China has changed and Australia must be prepared for war.

WEKU

Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons

Scott Morrison says he followed security officials' advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after the South Pacific neighbor's leader alleged he'd been threatened with invasion.

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