Growing tensions within the joint civilian-military government of Sudan erupted on Monday when the nation’s military seized control. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and his wife were detained and numerous other government officials have been arrested. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made a public announcement on Monday, stating the power-sharing government had been dissolved and Sudan had…
The National Party has committed to supporting a target of net zero emissions by 2050 ahead of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s upcoming appearance at the COP26 climate summit. COP26 will take place between 31 October and 12 November. The 26th United Nations summit will bring world leaders together to work toward the goals of both…
This week ICAC continues its unfolding investigations of former premier Gladys Berejiklian and former MP Daryl Maguire during their secret five-year relationship. Much attention has been given to a memo penned by political strategist Nigel Blunden. The 2016 memo addressed to former premier Mike Baird advised that he should oppose the now-controversial $5.5 million grant…
China’s developing crises may spell good news for Australia in the months to come. The nation is currently threatened by a looming financial crisis as real estate giant Evergrande is set to default on a debt worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The default is likely to have far-reaching consequences on the wider Chinese economy…
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has written to the Labor Party today asking them to oppose an upcoming trade agreement. Legislation for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement is in front of Parliament today. ACTU wrote to the Labor caucus this morning to plead for the party to oppose the Bill.…
Tensions are high following Australia’s divisive decision to back out of a $90 billion submarine contract with France last month. On 15 September Australia announced the nation had withdrawn from a contract with Naval Group for the purchase of diesel-powered submarines. Relations between the two nations have since soured, with France referring to the move…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has commenced their inquiry into former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian today. The hearings will investigate whether Ms Berejiklian breached the public trust during her relationship with then NSW member of Parliament, Mr Daryl Maguire. So, what exactly will these hearing involve and what does the former Premier…
New South Wales will ease restrictions significantly to allow residents greater freedoms this week. Following high rates of vaccination among the eligible population, the state’s Premier has opted to open up the community for vaccinated residents after months of lockdown. NSW’s Premier Dominic Perrottet announced on Saturday the state had reached an important milestone: 80…
As Glasgow prepares to host COP26 commencing on October 31st, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is yet to announce if he will be in attendance. COP26 is said to be the most important climate change meeting since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015. Addressing concerns over the Prime Minister’s potential involvement, Foreign Minister Marise Payne…
After previously agreeing to elevate their relationship, the inaugural India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in September was a promising start for the two nations. Following a meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi (India) and Scott Morrison (Australia), both countries committed to enhanced collaboration across a broad range of areas. This came to fruition in September…