Australia gets new PM as Abbott loses out to rival Turnbull
Australia will get its fifth prime minister in eight years after the ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of longtime rival Malcolm Turnbull, following months of infighting and crumbling voter support.
Sep 14, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
Australia's prime minister faces party leadership ballot
Australia's beleaguered Prime Minister Tony Abbott will face a second challenge to his position this year, with a ballot of government colleagues later today after a senior minister challenged him for his party leadership.
Sep 14, 2015, 16:42 PM IST
Australia moves to reduce legal challenges to mining projects
Australia plans to change the law to stop environmental groups from launching "endless legal sabotage" against developments, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday after a court this month blocked a massive India- backed mine.
Aug 19, 2015, 19:47 PM IST
Abbott under attack for pro-Adani statement
"The courts exist to make decisions according to the law, not to further the interests of particular individuals or organisations, including government.
Aug 08, 2015, 23:03 PM IST
Australian PM backs Adani mine, says sabotaging of projects dangerous
"If the courts can be turned into a means of sabotaging projects which are striving to meet the highest environmental standards, then we have a real problem as a nation," he said.
Aug 07, 2015, 13:36 PM IST
Australia chases India trade deal as China slows, iron ore tumbles
An agreement with India would cap an unprecedented two years for Australian trade negotiators, who have reached landmark free trade deals with China, Japan and South Korea.
Apr 16, 2015, 09:34 AM IST
Australia to tighten foreign investment scrutiny on farmland
Australia will tighten scrutiny on overseas investment in farmland, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday, following concerns about valuable agricultural and mineral assets passing into foreign hands.
Feb 11, 2015, 09:13 AM IST
More job losses ahead as 175 Australian govt agencies face scrap
Australia's government warned of further job losses on Saturday as media reports said around 175 government agencies working in areas as diverse as Antarctic science and drought will be scrapped.
Dec 13, 2014, 10:13 AM IST
Australia wants to be source of energy, resource, food security for India
Australia wants to be a dependable source of energy, resource and food security for India, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Tuesday during a state visit to Canberra by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nov 18, 2014, 09:42 AM IST
Australian, Indian leaders target free trade pact, economic boost
Australia and India will push for a free trade pact between their countries, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, during a rare state visit to Canberra by an Indian leader.
Nov 18, 2014, 09:40 AM IST
G20 leaders face pressure to deliver on growth
The world`s top industrial nations have vowed to boost their combined economic output by some two trillion dollars above the currently projected level in the next five years, via domestic policy reforms.
Nov 16, 2014, 08:30 AM IST
G20: Modi makes strong pitch for repatriation of black money
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for global cooperation on repatriation of black money stashed abroad as the summit of G20 countries opened here amidst intense pressure from within on tackling the menace.
Nov 15, 2014, 19:52 PM IST
G20 leaders must act to rein in corporate tax dodgers: Tony Abbott
World leaders at G-20 stage need to come together to check tax evasion running into billions of dollars globally by companies that use taxation loopholes in shifting profits from one country to another, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday.
Nov 12, 2014, 17:04 PM IST
G20 must act on corporate tax dodgers: Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Wednesday said leaders of the world`s most powerful economies should use this weekend`s G20 summit to close corporate tax loopholes that cost countries billions of dollars in revenue.
Nov 12, 2014, 13:36 PM IST
Terrific, if Aus-India could ink FTA deal in one year: Abbott
Asserting that it was time to commence work with India on a bilateral free trade agreement, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said it would be "terrific" if Australia could ink the deal within a year.
Nov 12, 2014, 12:16 PM IST
Abbott says G20 must prove its relevance in Brisbane
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said G20 leaders must prove the forum remains relevant by producing concrete outcomes from their summit this weekend, warning against "hiding behind lofty words".
Nov 11, 2014, 12:12 PM IST
G20 Summit will not be 'talkfest': Australian PM
The upcoming G20 Summit will not be a "talkfest" but will focus on the clear goal of creating jobs, identifying tax cheats and boosting the world economy by two percent, bringing "real difference" to people across the world, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott vowed on Sunday.
Nov 09, 2014, 19:00 PM IST
Abbot calls Modi to talk G-20; says keenly waiting for him
In a telephonic call to Modi, Abbott discussed the agenda for the summit to be held in Brisbane and also invited him to share his vision for accelerating global economic growth.
Nov 07, 2014, 14:28 PM IST
India, Australia to sign nuclear deal as Abbott visits
Tony Abbott is expected to meet new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers during a two-day visit also aimed at boosting trade.
Sep 04, 2014, 10:52 AM IST
Australia ready to ink uranium export deal with India: Abbott
On the eve of his visit to India, Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Wednesday said he plans to sign a nuclear cooperation agreement that would allow Australia to sell uranium to India, which is expecting a "significant outcome" from his visit.
Sep 03, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
