Kirsty Needham

Australia and Pacific Politics Correspondent at Reuters

Reuters Correspondent, Australia and Pacific Politics. Former @smh China Correspondent in Beijing. Walkley Scoop award 2022.

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Australia to begin talks on security, defense with EU

1 week ago | oafnation.com | Alasdair Pal |Kirsty Needham

PHOTO CAPTION: Illustrative photo — An Australian commando participates in a live- fire range during Balakitan 22 at El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, March 30, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A.
Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

1 week ago | kfgo.com | Alasdair Pal |Kirsty Needham

By Alasdair Pal and Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a “symbolically important” trade deal. Albanese met with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on the sidelines of the G7 summit where they discussed the EU proposal for a defence partnership.
Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

1 week ago | kelo.com | Alasdair Pal |Kirsty Needham

By Alasdair Pal and Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a “symbolically important” trade deal. Albanese met with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on the sidelines of the G7 summit where they discussed the EU proposal for a defence partnership.
Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

1 week ago | ca.marketscreener.com | Alasdair Pal |Kirsty Needham

Published on 2025-06-17 at 19:50, updated on 2025-06-17 at 20:48SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a "symbolically important" trade deal.
Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

1 week ago | uk.marketscreener.com | Alasdair Pal |Kirsty Needham

Published on 18/06/2025 at 00:50, updated on 18/06/2025 at 01:48SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a "symbolically important" trade deal.
Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

1 week ago | marketscreener.com | Alasdair Pal |Kirsty Needham

Published on 06/17/2025 at 19:50, updated on 06/17/2025 at 21:54SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a "symbolically important" trade deal.
Pacific Islands should boost women's participation in work, says World Bank

1 week ago | japantimes.co.jp | Kirsty Needham

Less than half of working age women across the Pacific Islands are employed due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost economic growth. The World Bank economic update for the Pacific also forecast regional growth slowing to 2.6% in 2025, down from 5.5% in 2023.
As economic growth slows, Pacific Islands should boost women in jobs, says World Bank

1 week ago | kfgo.com | Kirsty Needham

By Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost economic growth. The World Bank economic update for the Pacific also forecast regional growth slowing to 2.6 percent in 2025, down from 5.5 percent in 2023.
Australia confident US will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after review

2 weeks ago | ca.marketscreener.com | Kirsty Needham |Renju Jose |David Brunnstrom

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday he was confident the AUKUS submarine pact with the U.S. and Britain would proceed, and his government would work closely with the U.S. while the Trump administration conducted a formal review.
Australia confident US will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after review

2 weeks ago | uk.marketscreener.com | Kirsty Needham |Renju Jose |David Brunnstrom

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday he was confident the AUKUS submarine pact with the U.S. and Britain would proceed, and his government would work closely with the U.S. while the Trump administration conducted a formal review.