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Standing up a Pacific response group to help during natural disasters and emergencies has been described as the most significant step in military-to-military co-operation in the region.

Polling which shows strong support in some states for a 'no' vote at the Indigenous voice referendum, is not diminishing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's confidence.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia is ready to provide an ongoing security presence in the Solomon Islands. Mr Marles, who is also the defence minister, was speaking on Thursday from...

Australia's defence minister will soon head to the Solomon Islands for crucial security talks amid growing tensions in the Pacific. Richard Marles will meet with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare as we...

Australia says negotiations with Papua New Guinea for a new security treaty are continuing in good faith despite delays. The latest draft treaty text was exchanged on Friday and PNG is reviewing the m...

A security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed as the final details are nutted out. The two nations were scheduled to conclude negotiations in April and have the pact signed...

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia is focused on its own relationship with Papua New Guinea amid concerns about a new security pact with the United States.