Our previous governments have tied us to the US so tightly that we may as well be a US vassal state. Whatever America’s foreign policy is, is Australia’s policy. Our military is dependent on the US for its equipment.

It would be great to have more ties to the EU and SE Asian counties but thats unlikely to happen unfortunately.

Maybe offer to shout them a nice dinner once a month. I know it involves money but it’s more of a gift than paying their bills.