Tag: Australia-US Relations
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Greg Moriarty to Replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s US Ambassador
Australia Names Greg Moriarty as the Next US Ambassador The Australian government has announced that Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty will replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States. The decision, conveyed to parliament and the Governor-General for formal approval, marks a significant shift in the country’s diplomatic leadership and signals a renewed emphasis…
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Greg Moriarty to Replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s US Ambassador: What It Means for Bilateral Ties
Australia appoints Greg Moriarty as US ambassador, replacing Kevin Rudd In a move that underscores the Morrison- era and post-pandemic recalibration of Australia’s foreign policy, the Albanese Government has announced that Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty will replace former prime minister Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States. The appointment marks a rare transition…
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Greg Moriarty Named Australia’s US Ambassador
Overview: A new chapter in Australia–United States diplomacy Australia will appoint Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty as its next ambassador to the United States, succeeding former prime minister Kevin Rudd in the role. The decision, announced by the Albanese Government, signals a strategic step in reinforcing Canberra’s alliance posture and guiding bilateral relations at a moment…
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Trump’s New Normal Leaves Australia Marooned: A Rising Rift in Global Alliances
The New Normal and the Australia Question Since the Davos chatter and the feverish political theater around leadership, a shift has been quietly taking shape in how the United States engages with its closest regional partners. The phrase “Trump’s new normal” has become shorthand for a more transactional, less predictable posture from Washington. For Australia,…
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Australia Should Reconsider Alliance With the ‘Fiercely Unpredictable’ US, Say Former Labor Ministers
Reevaluating a Cornerstone Alliance Two former Labor foreign ministers have urged Australia to urgently reconsider its alliance with the United States, warning that a volatile and unpredictable U.S. leadership could destabilize regional security and complicate Australia’s strategic choices. The call comes as global tensions rise and Washington’s military assertiveness in places like Venezuela and the…
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Morning Mail: Potential Loophole in Hate Speech Laws, PM Urged to Rethink US Ties as Queensland Faces Flood Fears
Lead story: A looming loophole in hate speech legislation Good morning. In yesterday’s briefing, the government signalled a stronger crackdown on hate speech and antisemitism, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to outline further details today. Our investigation, however, uncovers a potential loophole in the proposed legislation that could undermine its effectiveness and leave some…
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AUKUS Review Signals Need for Commonsense Reforms, Says US Noh
US Senate Examines AUKUS Review and Noh’s View on the Pact The US Senate Armed Services Committee held questions for John Noh, President Trump’s nominee to oversee Indo-Pacific security strategy, about the Australia-UK-US security pact (AUKUS). While Noh signaled that the review of AUKUS should be allowed to unfold, he also pointed to practical steps…
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Australia’s $12B Nuclear Submarine Investment Ahead of PM’s US Visit
Introduction In a significant move ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States, the Australian federal government has announced a commitment of $12 billion to develop the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth. This investment aims to establish vital infrastructure for the maintenance of nuclear submarines, which is expected to strengthen Australia’s defense capabilities…
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Australia Invests $12 Billion in Nuclear Submarine Facilities
Introduction In a significant move ahead of the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the United States, the Australian federal government has committed $12 billion to the development of the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth. This investment marks a crucial step in enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities, particularly in relation to nuclear submarine…