Oceania

By Luke HuntAbout the author

Fresh from fending off a leadership challenge, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reshuffled her cabinet. Is it enough to lift Labor’s sagging fortunes?

  1. Politics Gets Personal in Australia

    Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard may have fended off a leadership challenge from former premier Kevin Rudd. But its done Labor no favors at all in the eyes of the electorate.

  2. Australia’s Third Way Nonsense

    Australia doesn’t have to choose between China and the U.S., Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop tells The Diplomat. And nor is conflict with China inevitable.

  3. To Tax, Or Not to Carbon Tax?

    As the Durban conference on climate change continues, does the debate over a carbon tax in Australia offer any useful lessons for gathered delegates?

  1. A Cold and Clever U.S. Base Move

    With its military dominance being hollowed out by China, the agreement over access to Australian bases makes sense to the U.S. But what about Canberra?

  2. Why Australia Needs Nuclear Subs

    Australia’s government is considering developing the country’s own submarine fleet. It would be better off buying American.

  3. Australia’s China Dance

    China is now Australia’s largest trading partner. Will Canberra shun its traditional allies in favour of Beijing as a strategic partner?