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Andrew Tillett

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Sorry Xi, not all problems can be resolved over a Chinese meal

In the game of geopolitics with the US, the Chinese president and propaganda outlets are touting how Australia ties have improved since Albanese came...

15.07.2025 4

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Andrew Tillett

Why Albanese will stay vague on US-China war push

The Trump administration is asking Australia to outline a role in any conflict with China over Taiwan, even though the US is ambiguous about its own...

13.07.2025 10

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Andrew Tillett

PM needs to fix defence dysfunction before spending increase

An auditor-general’s report raises uncomfortable questions for the Defence Department over accountability and transparency.

01.07.2025 7

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Andrew Tillett

Sussan Ley lays down the law to rivals

The opposition leader has marginalised her political rivals as she focuses on winning the economic narrative.

29.05.2025 10

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Defence pact with EU could be bulwark against China

A defence and security agreement between Australia and Europe would build bonds at a time the West is fraying.

19.05.2025 5

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Dutton’s defence boost raises more questions than it answers

Peter Dutton has thrown down the gauntlet to Labor to increase defence spending.

23.04.2025 3

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Andrew Tillett

For Jewish Australians, when does the terror stop?

The discovery of a caravan in Sydney laden with explosives means Australia’s antisemitism crisis has taken a sinister turn.

30.01.2025 2

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Why Penny Wong has to expel Russia’s ambassador

Russia places little value on human life, but the feared execution of Australian man Oscar Jenkins cannot go unpunished.

15.01.2025 5

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Andrew Tillett

One leads, two lag in the fight against antisemitism

Anthony Albanese, Jacinta Allan and Chris Minns present a study in contrast in how they are dealing with the problem.

11.12.2024 5

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AUKUS problems go beyond Trump

While people fret about US ties under a Trump presidency, US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy has highlighted some issues go beyond personnel.

05.11.2024 3

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Andrew Tillett

Middle ground on the Middle East is bleeding Labor

A fast end to hostilities in the Middle East would suit the Albanese government as it tries to focus on cost of living.

03.10.2024 3

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Andrew Tillett