Albanese sets up major upgrade of diplomatic ties with Philippines - a podcast by SBS

Australia and the Philippines have agreed to conduct joint patrols in the contested South China Sea as part of a strategic partnership constituting a major upgrade of diplomatic ties. Australia’s Prime Minister has used the trip to Manila to give strong backing to the Philippines' President, who maintains Beijing’s attempts to redraw the territorial boundaries are unlawful. The two countries have also struck a deal to improve visa access for Filipino travelling holiday makers during the Prime Minister’s one-day visit to the country.

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