Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces diplomatic challenges in securing a defense treaty with Papua New Guinea, as cabinet delays due to independence celebrations have hindered progress. The Pukpuk agreement aims to limit China’s influence in the region and enhance military cooperation, but recent setbacks, including a stalled deal with Vanuatu, underscore China’s growing impact in the Pacific.
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Only Six Funds Meet New Superannuation Test
Only six superannuation funds have passed a new retirement-readiness test developed by Chant West and Epic Retirement Institute, which evaluates funds based on 18 criteria including retirement income products and member support. Hostplus led with 14 criteria met, followed by Aware Super and Brighter Super with 13, while UniSuper, Telstra Super, and Australian Retirement Trust each scored 12. Want More Context? 🔎
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