Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Acciona’s proposed acquisition of East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project raises concerns
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project, which is currently in administration and receivership, in a Statement of Issues today. Acciona owns 10 per cent of East Rockingham Project, is a creditor and is the engineering, […]
MIL-OSI Australia: New Regional University Study Hub opens on King Island
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority A new Regional University Study Hub officially opened today on King Island, bringing university closer for local residents. Nearly half of young people in Australia have a degree but not in regional and remote Australia. On King Island, only around 22 per cent of young people have a degree. The […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Parents to know more about child’s school progress
Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about how their children are doing at school with the confirmation of a new assessment tool in Years 3-10 classrooms from 2026, the latest part of the Government’s plan to teach the basics brilliantly. Janison Solution Pty Ltd will deliver the Student, Monitoring, Assessment and Report Tool […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government calls time on open-plan classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has put an end to building open-plan classrooms, ensuring all new classrooms are designed in a flexible way to ensure better student outcomes. “Overwhelming feedback I’ve received from schools across New Zealand is open-plan classrooms aren’t meeting the needs of students. While open-plan designs were originally intended to foster […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Surge in NCEA numeracy & literacy results
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more high school students are passing the foundational literacy and numeracy assessments required for NCEA, clear evidence the Government’s relentless focus on the basics is delivering results, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “The latest NCEA co-requisite assessment results show a marked improvement in student achievement in numeracy and reading, especially […]
MIL-OSI USA: On 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test, Sen. Markey Introduces Resolution to Halt and Reverse the Nuclear Arms Race
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (July 16, 2025) – On the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today introduced a Senate companion to H.Res.317, urging the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Sexual Assault – Darwin
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a man with sexual offending against a child in Ludmilla last month. On 14 June 2025, police received a report of a suspected sexual assault against a young child at a residence in Ludmilla. Police and forensics attended and […]
MIL-Evening Report: We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo McDonald, Professor, Director of Centre for Rock Art Research + Management, The University of Western Australia Senior Ranger, Mardudunhera man Peter Cooper, oversees the Murujuga landscape Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World […]
MIL-OSI China: China cruise into Asia Cup semis with commanding win over New Zealand
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China used a balanced offense to ease past New Zealand 85-51, advancing to the semifinals as the top finisher in Group A at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Wednesday. The reigning champion completed the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and will await its […]
MIL-OSI China: China finish as runners-up in women’s East Asian Cup
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China finished second in the women’s 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship on Wednesday after a goalless draw with Japan in the final round, while South Korea beat Chinese Taipei 2-0 to win the event’s title for first time in 20 years. The clash between China and […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Consultation open for guidance about Pillar Two
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin We’ve published a draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/D3 Global and domestic minimum tax lodgment obligations – transitional approach and an update to Taxation Ruling TR 2006/11DC Private Rulings for Pillar Two for public consultation until 29 August. The draft PCG 2025/D3 covers: Pillar Two lodgment obligations and due dates lodgment […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ATO app puts protection in your pocket
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin As millions of Australians are preparing to lodge their tax returns, scammers are actively seeking new ways to exploit personal information. If successful, they can use stolen details not only to commit fraud against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), but also carry out broader identity theft and financial […]
MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Hassan Lead Push to Ensure Timely Death Certification for Grieving Veteran Families
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Veterans Burial Assistance Act, legislation to help expedite the process of certifying a veteran’s passing and minimize or avoid delays in benefits owed to their […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: “The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping […]
MIL-OSI Australia: AUSTRAC unveils 2025-26 priorities to crack down on financial crime
Source: Australian Department of Communications AUSTRAC has released its regulatory priorities for this financial year, outlining new plans to reduce the harms from money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said financial crime damages Australia’s financial system and this year’s focus is on preparing to regulate ‘tranche 2’ industries and targeting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Strickland Delivers for Servicemembers, their Families, and the Future of the Services
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year […]
MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defense has […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tourism – Southern Discoveries puts new emergency survival equipment to the test
Source: Southern Discoveries Southern Discoveries has become the first tourism company in Milford Sound to be AF8-ready with specialist emergency survival equipment. The longest-running Milford Sound cruise operator has fitted out its entire fleet of vehicles, including five coaches seating up to 250 people, with survival gear specifically designed for major earthquake events. And the initiative […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Property Market – Investor comeback: ‘Mums and Dads’ are eyeing up cheaper, existing properties – Cotality
Source: Commentary from Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Cotality’s latest Buyer Classification data for June is in and it offers a full view of buyer behaviour across New Zealand for Q2. The figures point to a resilient and active first home buyer segment amid ongoing (but slightly lesser) affordability challenges. At the same time, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment – Union for local government workers supports LGNZ recommendations to improve voter turnout
Source: PSA The PSA supports Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) recommendations for a return to in-person voting at local elections, and for the Electoral Commission take over running and publicising local elections. The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi represents over 11,000 local government workers, and has a total membership of over 96,000 people living, paying […]