Foreign aid has become a key issue in the election campaign

A pallet of Australian Aid bound for Tonga being secured in a C-17A Globemaster in January

A pallet of Australian Aid bound for Tonga being secured in a C-17A Globemaster in January Source: AAP / LACW KATE CZERNY/RAAF HANDOUT/EPA

The China/Solomon Islands deal has brought into question Australia's role in the Asia-Pacific and whether enough is being done to maintain influence with our Pacific neighbours.



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