New Zealand First, a party in NZ’s coalition govt, introduced a bill prohibiting businesses from refusing cash payments for goods and services worth less than $500 (US$301).
China’s military build-up is not just a regional concern, EU’s envoy in Australia cautioned, citing Europe’s worries about Beijing’s cooperation with Moscow.
In a result that mirrors the recent Canadian election, the Australian center-right opposition lost the election, and its leader, Peter Dutton, has lost his seat.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked free after pleading guilty to a single felony charge related to the publication of classified U.S. military information.
Australian prime minister’s office barred Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s meeting with CCP Premier Li Qiang.
