Matthew Wale

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Pacific states urge Jakarta to allow UN access to West Papua at New York general assembly

Pacific leaders used their address at the 81st session of United Nations general assembly to urge In...

Andrew Mathieson 29 Sep 2026

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Why Solomon Islands PM had to apologise to Albanese

A comprehensive treaty between Australia and the Solomon Islands would be transformational for the b...

Andrew Brown (AAP) 22 Sep 2026

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Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty

Australia and Solomon Islands appear to be on the brink of a new security treaty after promises of a...

Ben McKay (AAP) 8 Sep 2026

Pacific

No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled

Australia's relationship with one of its closest neighbours has been bolstered by the calming of pol...

Ben McKay (AAP) 7 Sep 2026

Pacific

Solomon Islands PM faces no-confidence motion threat on eve of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Solomon Islands is in a political crisis after three senior government ministers resigned from cabin...

Andrew Mathieson 1 Sep 2026

News

Pacific states urge Jakarta to allow UN access to West Papua at New York general assembly

Pacific leaders used their address at the 81st session of United Nations general...

Andrew Mathieson 29 Sep 2026

News

Why Solomon Islands PM had to apologise to Albanese

A comprehensive treaty between Australia and the Solomon Islands would be transf...

Andrew Brown (AAP) 22 Sep 2026

News

Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty

Australia and Solomon Islands appear to be on the brink of a new security treaty...

Ben McKay (AAP) 8 Sep 2026

Pacific

No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled

Australia's relationship with one of its closest neighbours has been bolstered b...

Ben McKay (AAP) 7 Sep 2026

Pacific

Solomon Islands PM faces no-confidence motion threat on eve of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Solomon Islands is in a political crisis after three senior government ministers...

Andrew Mathieson 1 Sep 2026

US and Solomon Islands discuss return of Peace Corps

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale to discuss deepening ties ‌and signed a letter of intent to return the Peace Corps to the...

Australian Associated Press Jul 22, 2026

Solomon Islands PM pledges 'reset' with Australia

The newly elected leader of the Solomon Islands has sought a "reset" of relations with Australia, starting work on a major new treaty and signalling a reversal of his predecessors' pro-China stance.

Zac de Silva (AAP) Jun 3, 2026

Solomons leader visits Australia in first official trip

The newly elected Solomon Islands prime minister will visit Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese, with hopes the former China critic will prioritise ties with Canberra ahead of those with Beijing...

Andrew Brown May 28, 2026

Solomon Islands parliament elects new prime minister

Solomon Islands' parliament has elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister, in a decision welcomed by Australia that has been battling China ‌for influence in the country.

Alasdair Pal May 15, 2026

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