Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Pacific leaders will issue a strong response to China's recent missile test over the Pacific, as he reaffirmed Australia's commitment to regional security during talks with Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polata'ivao Fosi Schmidt in Brisba...
By Jarrett Malifa
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08 July 2026, 8:00PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Pacific leaders will issue a strong response to China's recent missile test over the Pacific, as he reaffirmed Australia's commitment to regional security during talks with Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polata'ivao Fosi Schmidt in Brisbane on Wednesday.
By Jarrett Malifa
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