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Australia sees 'permanent contest' in Pacific: minister

Australia sees 'permanent contest' in Pacific: minister

Source: The West Australian

Australia sees 'permanent contest' in Pacific: ministerAndrew BrownAAPThu, 20 June 2024 8:50AMPremium

Australia has to step up and become a more involved partner to Pacific nations as it faces a "permanent contest" in the region, the foreign minister says.

As senior ministers travelled to Port Moresby as part of talks with Papua New Guinea counterparts, Penny Wong said security would best be achieved if it was provided by Australia and other members of the "Pacific family".

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