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Australia has condemned the use of lethal force against civilians who have been protesting since the military coup on February 1.
1 month old This article is more than 1 month old Foreign affairs minister says the government has grave concerns about repression of protest since ousting of Aung San Suu Kyi Protesters in Myanmar gather behind makeshift shields during a demonstration against the military coup on Sunday. Police attacked protesters with rubber bullets, live ammunition, tear gas and stun bombs in response. Photograph: Aung Kyaw Htet/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock Protesters in Myanmar gather behind makeshift shields during a demonstration against the military coup on Sunday. Police attacked protesters with rubb...
The Australian government is making major changes to its diplomatic relationship with Myanmar and redirecting humanitarian aid in response to the military coup in the country.
Australia is suspending its defence cooperation with Myanmar's military in the wake of the February 1 coup ...
Following news of Linda Reynolds’ “lying cow” comments and apology, The Conversationreports that the defence minister has obtained a medical certificate to extend her leave until April 2. Reynolds, who faces calls to step down from opposition figures, will consequently miss a both week of the Senate and a week of Senate estimates. The Australian ($) notes the move has created crisis briefing plans for acting Defence Minister Marise Payne to take charge of the controversial $90 billion submarine program and the ADF’s response to the Brereton war crimes report. Christian Porter’s l...