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Australia To Compel Chat Apps To Hand Over Encrypted Messages

Social media giants like Facebook and WhatsApp will be compelled to share encrypted messages of suspected terrorists...

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Unimpressed President Donald Trump Stares Down Malcolm Turnbull At G20

There forecast may be for some fiery clashes at the G20, but the summit appeared to get off to a frosty start...

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China Concerns Spark Australia Spy Law Review

Australia has ordered an inquiry into espionage laws and foreign government interference amid growing concerns about...

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Government To Build Second Sydney Airport

The operator of Sydney's main airport Tuesday ruled out involvement in building a second major airport for the city,...

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Trump, Australia’s Turnbull To Bury the Hatchet In New York Meeting

Donald Trump will meet Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in New York next week, rebooting a relationship that...

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Refugees To Remain In PNG If No US Resettlement

Asylum-seekers sent by Australia to a Papua New Guinea camp will be resettled there if they are not offered a place in...

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Australia PM Turnbull Offers Media Advice To Trump

Australia's prime minister, who was at the receiving end of US President Donald Trump's ire during a fiery phone call...

International

Australian PM Reveals He Gave A$1.75m To Own Campaign

Australia's prime minister has revealed he donated A$1.75m (£1m; $1.3m) towards his re-election campaign in 2016....

International

Australian Minister Sussan Ley Resigns Over Expenses Scandal

Australia's Health Minister Sussan Ley has resigned after using a taxpayer-funded trip to purchase an apartment on...

International

Australian PM ‘read Riot Act’ To Missing Ministers

Australia's prime minister has said he "read the riot act" to three ministers after they went home early, meaning his...