'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign
Samuel Barton from the Marshall Islands urged Australia to sign a nuclear weapons treaty on the 80th anniversary of US tests at Bikini Atoll. Despite Labor's 2018 commitment, the government hesitates, citing enforcement concerns. Local leaders, including Fijian James Bhagwan, criticized increasing nuclear presence in the Pacific, urging solidarity among nations as custodians of the ocean.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 05:06 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 05:10 UTC
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