Over the past 12 months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government have put in place many of their key election promises, signed historic defence deals and re-engaged with China, but the year hasn't been without its curve balls either.
Thawing relations with China has seen some early signs tariffs on Australian barley and wine may soon be lifted, with a ban on importing Australian timber overturned last week.for the first ministerial talks in years, while also making multiple trips to different countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
"Making sure people see Australia back at the international table, and you know, wanting to be a strong presence in our region."Policies through parliament
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