Australian Politics

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that should the AUKUS security pact collapse, his government remains committed to reallocating the $368 billion submarine budget to something equally unaccountable and pointless such as public housing.

The announcement follows US President Don Trump questioning the future of the trilateral subamarine agreement, which was initially designed to secure peace in the Indo-Pacific by acquiring nuclear-powered submarines so we can sink Chinese warships if they put the dog up Taiwan.

Speaking from Parliament House on this morning, the Prime Minister said that while AUKUS remains a cornerstone of Australia’s defence posture, contingency planning is underway. [...]

A “blueprint” for defence cooperation or an “affront” to Australian sovereignty? Expert opinion is mixed on the benefits and risks of AUKUS.

The Trump administration will be much harder to bring on board the AUKUS plan than the Biden administration, which may be the death of the deal. It should be.

See also: ABC News: AUKUS faces bigger tests than Trump's 'America first' review, US and UK experts warn

With the unpredictable Trump regime running the US and looming climate catastrophe, analysts Hugh White and Emma Shortis call for a fresh approach to our security.

In short:

Greens defector Dorinda Cox says her former party failed to address serious concerns she raised and enabled a "toxic" culture.

Senator Cox also denied any suggestions she has ever perpetrated bullying, despite a number of complaints from former staff that were reported last year.

What's next?

The senator says she is eager to now focus on getting tangible outcomes for First Nations people.

Archive/non-paywall link.

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-hotel-workers-walk-off-the-job-to-protest-over-zionist-event-20250601-p5m3x3.html

The community has since raised $2,000 to cover lost wages for workers who walked off the job: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-wickham-workers-bds-lost-wages

Archive/non-paywall link.

News Corp influenced the Election, just not the way it wanted

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/news-corp-influenced-the-election-just-not-the-way-it-wanted,19793

@australianpolitics

A profound schism is emerging between Liberals who want the party to move to the "sensible centre" and those who believe moderates are hijacking the devastating election loss to suit their agenda.

(this is a few days old)