The Pacific's True Patron: Australia's Aid Dominance Exposed Australia's reputation as a major player in Pacific aid has long been overshadowed by China's perceived generosity.
However, a recent report from the Lowy Institute paints a more nuanced picture, revealing that Australia is actually the region's largest provider of aid and infrastructure funding.
The data shows that in 2024, Australia allocated $2. 15 billion towards aid in the Pacific – a staggering 37% of all development finance in the region.