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  • Australia–Japan Space and Cyber Forum highlights growing partnership:

    By wpx_ic | March 13, 2026

    Canberra’s role as a hub for advanced technology and international collaboration was on display this week at the Australia–Japan Space and Cyber Forum, hosted at the Canberra Cyber Hub. The event brought together government officials, diplomats, researchers and technology companies from Australia and Japan to discuss the rapidly expanding intersection between space technology, cybersecurity, and…

  • Senator Matthew Canavan elected Leader of The National Party of Australia

    By Editor | March 11, 2026

    Senator Matthew Canavan Canavan has been elected leader of the National Party of Australia, calling the moment “extremely humbling” and pledging to fight for regional communities and a stronger Australian economy. Speaking at Parliament House after the leadership vote, Canavan thanked outgoing leader David Littleproud MP for his service and highlighted the strength of The…

  • Shadow Treasurer budget reply speech at the National Press Club

    By wpx_ic | May 17, 2023

    Below is the full text from Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor’s keynote address at the National Press Club today. Intro Let me start by asking a question. Do you feel better off today than you did a year ago? I ask this question of many Australians, and I get a consistent answer. Inflation hurts all Australians.…