Foreign affairs minister says Australia made clear its displeasure at China’s long-range missile test and will keep doing so. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australia’s Labor premier has conceded his party will have a tough fight to retain a previously safe seat after a retiring MP triggered a by-election, Australian Associated Press reports.Paul Papalia, the Western Australian minister for corrective services and member for the seat of Secret Harbour, south of Perth, quit politics yesterday.“It’s going to be really tough. We’re not taking anything for granted.We know that during a by-election, there’s heightened debate and there’s increased focus, and as a result of that, we’re going to have to fight for our lives on this one.We have consistently made those representations and will continue to do so … because we do want the Pacific to be an ocean of peace. …In an era where we see contest and competition, the destabilising acts can lead to miscalculation, can lead where we do not want these actions to lead.You should anticipate that in my next engagements, those points will be something we will discuss. Continue reading...
Source: The Guardian Australia
