Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emplaned for India on Wednesday at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Taking to Twitter, Albanese said that this trip demonstrates the commitment to deepen the links between the two countries, and to being a force for stability and growth in our region. […]
Australian energy ministers back renewables, storage to address gas crisis
Australia’s energy ministers have agreed to an 11-point plan to address the nation’s gas crisis when the country’s energy prices are spiking due to high winter demand and supply shortages. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen on Wednesday night chaired a meeting with his state and territory counterparts to discuss solutions to the crisis, agreeing to give the Australian Energy […]
Quad Summit: Australian PM commits to cut carbon emissions by 43 pc 2030
The newly-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to push the climate change agenda by committing to reduce carbon emissions in the country by 43 percent by 2030 with an aim for net-zero emissions by 2050. Speaking at the Quadrilateral meeting, Albanese said, “We will act in recognition that climate […]
Australian defense minister dismisses reports of plan to depose PM
Australia’s Defense Minister Peter Dutton has rejected reports suggesting he is preparing to depose Prime Minister Scott Morrison ahead of the 2022 election. Dutton on Tuesday insisted he is behind Morrison in the lead-up to the election, which is expected to be held in the first half of this year. It came after […]
Australian PM Scott Morrison announces new Consulate General in Bengaluru
Terming Bengaluru as the world’s fastest-growing technology hub, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced a new Consulate General in the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. “I’m pleased to let you know that Australia is also seeking to establish a new Consulate General in Bengaluru,” Morrison said at Sydney Dialogue. “Bengaluru […]
Australian PM Scott Morrison announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions. Morrison said that the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 per cent vaccination rates, starting with New South Wales, reported ABC News. Fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents arriving in NSW […]
Australian state warns of continuing restrictions for those unvaccinated
Authorities of the Australian state of New South Wales said on Monday that greater freedoms promised at 80 percent rates of vaccination would not necessarily be granted to the unvaccinated. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged citizens to remain vigilant, continue to get vaccinated and warned that those who choose not to get the jabs […]