Politics

Representatives of members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, nicknamed the TPP-11, pose for an official photo in Santiago, Chile, on March 8.
International relations

TPP-11 to take effect on Dec. 30

Sixth country Australia ratifies trade pact, paving way for early launch

31 October 2018
New Zealand's Parliament building, the Beehive, in Wellington
Politics

New Zealand approves TPP-11

Move puts revamped trade pact on track to take effect in January

24 October 2018
Containers are seen at the port of Auckland, New Zealand. The country is preparing to ratify the TPP in the coming weeks.
International relations

TPP-11 on track to take effect in mid-January

New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam and Canada to ratify trade pact this year

23 October 2018
Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Politics

Australia's ruling Liberal Party set to lose majority

By-election result expected to prompt impasse and calls for early general poll

20 October 2018
Representatives from Trans-Pacific Partnership members pose for photos in March after the signing ceremony in Chile.
Economy

Australia approves TPP-11, raises chance of pact taking effect in early 2019

New Zealand and Vietnam set to debate ratification of trans-Pacific trade deal

17 October 2018
The U.S. government has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moved its embassy earlier this year.
International relations

Australia's Jerusalem proposal puts Indonesia trade pact at risk

Morrison floats moving embassy while Muslim countries object

17 October 2018
From left, Australian Defense Minister Christopher Pyne, Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya at their "two-plus-two" meeting in Sydney on Oct. 10.
International relations

Australia and Japan expand defense ties with eye on China

Abe plans Darwin visit next month to bolster Indo-Pacific partnership

11 October 2018
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison must restore stability and confidence in democracy.
Opinion

Australia's leaders must give democracy more respect

With China promoting authoritarian rule, democracy's decline in Canberra comes at a bad time

17 September 2018
Chinese telecom equipment makers such as Huawei and  ZTE hope to dominate the global market for 5G mobile networks.
Economy

China's dreams of 5G dominance hit roadblock in Western markets

More countries likely to follow Australia's move to exclude Huawei and ZTE

17 September 2018
Pacific Islands Forum leaders convened Wednesday on the island nation of Nauru.
International relations

Pacific island nations bolster security links

Climate change declared greatest threat to region

6 September 2018
The inflow of more cultures has only made Australia a more interesting and secure place.
Tea Leaves

Australia takes immigration debate to a new low

A bigger, more diverse population makes the country richer and safer

5 September 2018
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull speaks alongside his family during a news conference in Canberra last week.
Politics

Australia sinks deeper into turmoil as Turnbull quits politics

Morrison's coalition loses majority, now faces elections and policy stalemate

31 August 2018
Scott Morrison
Economy

Australia's new PM flies to Indonesia in bid to seal trade deal

Morrison's meeting with Jokowi comes as China's sway grows and the rupiah falls

30 August 2018
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at the opening of ASEAN meetings on Aug. 29.
International relations

Conclusion to RCEP talks 'finally in sight,' Singapore PM says

Members seek harmony in two-day gathering amid escalating US-China trade war

29 August 2018
Prime Minister Scott Morrison became Australia’s sixth leader in less than a decade on Aug. 24.
Politics

Australian cabinet sworn in as ruling Liberal Party support drops

Prime Minister Scott Morrison toils to unite a divided party ahead of election

28 August 2018
Vapour rises above the Loy Yang coal fired power station, east of Melbourne.
Opinion

Australia's big power blackout

Energy riches split the country and poison politics

24 August 2018
The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra on  August 24.
Politics

Australia's new PM has little time to restore his party's image

Scott Morrison also faces public concern over China's growing sway on the country

24 August 2018
Scott Morrison
Politics

Scott Morrison to become Australia's seventh PM in 11 years

Hard-line former immigration minister tasked with uniting fractured party

24 August 2018
Australia's leadership contenders, from left to right, Treasurer Scott Morrison, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton
24 August 2018
The path is clear for Peter Dutton, right, to challenge Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for leadership of the Liberal Party.
Politics

Dutton cleared to challenge Turnbull in Australia leadership contest

Petition submitted after solicitor-general confirms eligibility

24 August 2018
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tried to fend off an internal revolt against his leadership after a week of chaos.  (Getty Images)
Politics

Chaos within Australia's ruling party raises prospect of election

Besieged PM fails to avert internal revolt, Liberal party set to choose new chief

23 August 2018
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he is prepared to step down if a second leadership challenge is carried out. 
Politics

Australian PM Turnbull refuses to go quietly despite impending showdown

Embattled leader punches back at dissenters by risking party majority

23 August 2018
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces a second challenge for leadership of the Liberal Party in less than a week.
23 August 2018
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to reporters at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday.
Politics

Turnbull clings on with Australia still mired in a leadership crisis

Prime minister faces fresh challenge as party rebels quick to push for new vote

22 August 2018
Troops of the Royal Australian Navy march in formation in Sydney. (Getty Images)
International relations

Abe plans Australia trip to bolster Indo-Pacific alliance

November visit to coincide with APEC and take leader to Darwin

22 August 2018