Australia’s chief diplomat will meet her Quad counterparts in Washington this week as the Trump administration looks to ramp up pressure on China.

Australia’s chief diplomat has touched down in Washington for a key meeting with her Quad counterparts as the Trump administration looks to ramp up pressure on China.

Australia’s chief diplomat will meet her Quad counterparts in Washington this week as the Trump administration looks to ramp up pressure on China.

Penny Wong will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Quad amid relentless calls for Australia to increase its defence spending.