Politics
Federal
Australia paying 'lip service' to Asian century, WA businesses told
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen declared the level of engagement Australia had with Asia was no where near what it should be.
- by Hamish Hastie & Heather McNeill
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Terrorism
'He misled the Victorian people': Peter Dutton attacks Andrews government over Shire Ali 'error'
"He misled the Victorian people and he should come out and correct the record," the Home Affairs Minister said.
- by Michael Koziol
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Foreign Relations
Papua New Guinea rejects US criticisms of Chinese 'Belt and Road'
PNG’s Foreign Minister has rejected the US assessment that Chinese development money is “a constricting belt” and a “one-way road” for poor nations.
- by David Wroe
Gender equality
Scott Morrison probably regrets his comments about Pamela Anderson: Kelly O'Dwyer
Anderson has labelled the Prime Minister's comments "lewd" and "smutty".
- by Fergus Hunter & Dana McCauley
Public service
Mint makes millions despite coin decline - but it's not enough
The rise of PayPass threatens the Royal Australian Mint's business. An audit shows it needs to do more to prevent the damage.
- by Doug Dingwall
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon
Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.
Public service
Hiring freeze on 'non-project contractors' at Home Affairs
More information about the budget pressures at the mega-department is coming to light.
- by Sally Whyte
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
Best of Fairfax cartoons November 20, 2018
Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.
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Defence
US can't afford to stay ahead of China's military, former Pentagon official warns
Report also warns the United States could lose the confidence of key allies and partners in Asia, such as Australia.
- by David Wroe