Today, the alliance provides technology, and intelligence advantages, which Australia would be challenged to meet on its own. The ANZUS Alliance-between Australia, New Zealand and the U.S.-has been the cornerstone of Canberra’s defence policy. Marles described Australia’s approach to the Indo-Pacific region as requiring “sober, responsible, and clear-eyed statecraft”. “We seek that China’s increasing influence is exercised in a manner which reinforces the global rules-based order and promotes habits of cooperation that benefit the interests of all countries.” RICHARD MARLES, AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MINISTER Richard Marles is Australia’s Defence Minister. And we expect China will play a more prominent role consistent with its economic and strategic weight,” Marles told delegates at the Sydney Institute Annual Dinner on Monday night. “Australia values a productive relationship with China. Meanwhile, his Minister of Defence Richard Marles was speaking in Sydney as President Xi held closed-door talks with Biden. In addition, Canberra’s era of economic engagement with Beijing was crucial during the height of the Global Financial Crisis.Īustralia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will also come face-to-face with his Chinese counterpart during bilateral talks in Bali. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry said “President Xi pointed out that the world is at a major inflection point in history.” A “major” point for relationsĪustralia has shared a defence and security partnership with the U.S. “We need to find the right direction for the bilateral relationship going forward and elevate the relationship,” Biden said. Instead, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in attendance, as President Biden seeks to rally likeminded nations to condemn the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.Īt U.S.-China meeting, which is understood to have lasted three-and-a-half hours, there was no secret about the ongoing rivalry between the two states. was denied when Russian President Vladimir Putin withdrew his personal invitation to the event. His meeting with President Biden was high on the agenda, and signals a dialogue, which the U.S. China’s President lands in Bali ahead of crucial G20 talks. The virus has killed over 5,000 people in China, and 6.6 million around the world.īeijing maintains a clear Covid-zero strategy, which has been criticised by Human Rights Watch as “draconian”.īut for one of the world’s biggest superpowers, there are bigger things are stake.Īs President Xi touched down in Bali, Indonesia for the G20 Summit, a range of bilateral talks had already been arranged. Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have come face-to-face in Bali, Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 SummitĬhinese President Xi Jinping has made his second international visit since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thousands of volunteers are working day and night to help and support each other. This is a nightmare for many people who have had a pretty turbulent time just trying to get back on their feet following the pandemic and prolonged lockdowns here in Melbourne.Īnd not to mention the rising cost of living already.īut one thing is evident during this time of crisis, the generosity and compassion of people is front and centre. While many areas are now focusing on the long road to recovery ahead, some suburbs are still seeing rising water levels. There will also be community centre set up in affected areas to provide shelter to those in need. Residents can also apply for a one-off $1000 federal cash payout.
There will be about $21 million for critical support like health, wellbeing and counselling. On top of this, there will be another $150 million for a broader cleanup of impacted communities. There will be a further $165 million for road repairs.
This will go towards repairs and replacing essential contents that have fallen victim to the floods. Promising over $40,000 to uninsured residents whose homes have been severely damaged. Premier Daniel Andrews has pledged over $300 million in flood relief, as his Government kicks off operation Clean up. Today, volunteers are out in troves, helping those impacted.Īs parts of Victoria continue to face the worst floods in more than a decade other parts are beginning the road to recovery.
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