# Australia and Vanuatu Rebuild Pact | Perth News

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Published: 2026-06-29T06:10:11+00:00
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Australia and Vanuatu have revived their stalled partnership with the Nakamal Agreement, this time striking a more balanced deal that locks in Australia as Vanuatu’s top aid and policing ally while keeping China’s influence at bay. Unlike the first version, Australia won’t have veto power over infrastructure projects but will still be consulted — and its financial commitments remain intact with a more flexible spending timeline. Vanuatu’s sovereignty remains paramount, with no foreign military bases allowed and China’s influence carefully managed. Australia will lead on police training, cyber security, and renewable energy, while also helping tackle workforce shortages. A new Nakamal committee will meet twice yearly to resolve disputes — all aimed at deepening regional stability and ensuring Vanuatu’s development stays firmly in Australian and Pacific-aligned hands. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/60f34f2a07996158

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