Australia news live: PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane, with all eyes on China after missile test

Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider.

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Anthony Albanese will host a trio of Pacific prime ministers as he tries to bolster Australia’s regional influence amid the creeping threat of China, Australian Associated Press reports.

The bilateral meetings with Papua New Guinea’s James Marape, Tonga’s Lord Fakafānua and Samoa’s La’auli Leuatea Schmidt will be followed by a Pacific rugby league event in Brisbane with all four leaders.