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SUN · 2026-04-26 · 21:44 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0426-71833
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Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is traveling to Japan, China, and South Korea to strengthen the nation's fuel and energy supply chains. This diplomatic mission aims to secure vital resources for Australia.

Nick VisserThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-26 · 21:44 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered
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Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is traveling to Japan, China, and South Korea to strengthen the nation's fuel and energy supply chains. This diplomatic mission aims to secure vital resources for Australia. In other news, Defence Minister Richard Marles condemned booing at Anzac Day dawn services as "disgraceful," emphasizing the importance of respecting Indigenous Australians and their service. He stated that "Welcome to Country" ceremonies are a respectful practice that aligns with the spirit of Anzac Day. Additionally, new armoured vehicles have been ordered for the Australian Defence Force.

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Indigenous Australians who served in the defence force deserve respect.

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Booing at Anzac Day services is a 'disgraceful' display of disrespect.

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Australia will secure its fuel supply chains through diplomatic efforts with Japan, China and South Korea.

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Foreign affairs minister begins another diplomatic tour to secure Australia’s fuel and energy supply chains. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Richard Marles says booing at Anzac Day services ‘disgraceful’ The defence minister, Richard Marles , said booing at Anzac Day dawn services was “disgraceful”, saying welcome to country was just a respectful thing to do. Anzac Day is a day on which we show respect. And to have booing in the face of that is profoundly disrespectful and in my mind goes against all that Anzac Day stands for. … Indigenous Australians deserve that respect … Indigenous Australians who served in our defence force deserve that respect. And that’s what we should be thinking about. You know, Australians around the country in different contexts engage in welcome to countries, and that’s a good thing. Continue reading...
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