ADDRESSES

King champions AUKUS, NATO in historic speech to US Congress

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Original article by Vanessa Marsh
Herald Sun – Page: Online : 29-Apr-26

King Charles III has emphasised the defence, intelligence and security ties between the UK and the US in his address to a joint session of Congress. King Charles noted amongst other things that the two nations are co-operating on the F-35 jet fighter program and the AUKUS submarine alliance; he received a standing ovation from some members of congress when he mentioned AUKUS, of which Australia is also a member. King Charles stressed the importance of the NATO alliance, which has been criticised President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, while he said that he hopes the close ties between Britain and the US will continue. Trump was not present for the King’s speech due to protocol.

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UNITED STATES. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION

Andrews’ great wall of silence

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Original article by Patrick Carlyon, Mitch Clarke, Carly Douglas
Herald Sun – Page: 7 : 7-Jun-23

The Victorian government is under scrutiny over revelations that Premier Daniel Andrews addressed a forum in Melbourne on Monday night to which access was restricted to the Chinese media. Andrews has indicated that he has "no idea" why Australian journalists were banned from attending the Post Pandemic China-Australia Economic Co-operation Forum. Opposition leader John Pesutto says it is unacceptable for any political leader to give speeches in secret. Liberal senator James Paterson recently raised concerns that one of the forum’s sponsors is a "front group" for China’s top spy agency.

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VICTORIA. DEPT OF PREMIER AND CABINET, LIBERAL PARTY OF VICTORIA, LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA