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Anthony Albanese has long argued being serious on climate change is the "entry fee" for credibility in the Pacific. 

China flexes its new diplomatic and military might in a grand parade. From the Australian government's perspective, the rapprochement between China and India was the most worrying development.

The sight of neo-Nazis trying to whip up community anger and recruit new followers drove home to all how criticism of Australia's migration program can lead to and even legitimise hate speech, racism, and violence.

For the past two years, the Government has resisted calls to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. 

For years, experts have warned of the dangers of the so-called sovereign citizen movement. 

There is bipartisan support for expelling the Iranian ambassador and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, but no end to the political brawl over antisemitic attacks in Australia.

The roundtable is over, and there's consensus on broad tax reform goals.

The treasurer's priority in this term has shifted from tackling cost of living to productivity and the unions are yet to score a victory.

Donald Trump pivots on Ukraine – after his friendly meeting with Vladimir Putin. He’s dropped calls for a ceasefire and is now backing Russia’s plan to end the war with a sweeping peace deal. It comes as Australia joins the UK, France and Canada in declaring Australia will recognise a Palestinian state.

A senior US Senator says Australia's level of defence spending is much closer to 3% of GDP – if shipyards and other defence infrastructure is included.

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has indicated he does not see recognition of a Palestinian state as encouraging Hamas. 

The government is trying to strike the right balance between preventing mass redundancies forced by AI, while also preventing Australia falling behind those countries rapidly embracing the technology.

The ACTU has called on the federal government to look at negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms at its upcoming productivity roundtable. 

Australia now has some cover to follow the UK and France on a Palestinian state without fearing a backlash from the US.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The focus on improving access is only one part of the problem when it comes to childcare, as the government has discovered.

The Prime Minister is back in the country for the resumption of parliament this week.  He's in a commanding political position and we're about to see how he'll use it. 

China doesn't want to kick up too much dust as it presents a friendlier face to the major US allies in this region: Australia, Japan and South Korea.

It's going to be a week of tough trade talks - with Beijing and with Washington.

Parents were left shell shocked after a childcare worker responsible for caring for young children was charged with dozens of child sex offences.

Bombs dropped – a ceasefire agreed – and NATO members boost defence spending.

The US has entered another conflict in the Middle East. 

It is not locked in yet, but the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is laying down markers for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. 

Australia's defence chief has issued a very deliberate warning about the dangerous outlook facing Australia.

Donald Trump has flagged a further trade hit, hurting exporters and adding to global volatility. And the decision to green light the extension of a major gas project has raised questions about how climate targets will be met. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins David Speers on the Insiders couch.