After years of hearings and almost 6,000 submissions, the final report has been tabled in parliament. It contains 122 recommendations for change in the Australian Defence Force.
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One of the governor-general’s roles is as commander-in-chief of the defence forces. While it’s a largely ceremonial role, she could exercise defence powers, on ministerial advice.
The couple are the first to be charged under Australia’s new espionage act, which was revamped in 2018.
The Australian Defence Force is in desperate need of more recruits. How could they get more Gen Z people on board?
Citizens from New Zealand, the US, the UK and Canada will all be allowed to serve in the Australian Defence Force. Some of the early concerns are unfounded.
The strategy takes the long view of how to build a high-spending, maritime-focused defence force of the future. But there are some shortcomings in the government’s vision.
Vice Admiral David Johnston comes into the leadership role with a lot of experience and a good reputation, but many challenges await him.
Amid reports of a dip in US production of nuclear submarines and concerns about the future of the agreement under Donald Trump, some have questioned the viability of AUKUS. But they need not worry.
The law of the sea says warships must have a crew. What does that mean for naval drones?
Understanding people’s motivations for enlisting can also reveal a lot about the suitability of recruits for the military, given the new demands they face in these roles.
The M113 armoured personnel carriers going to Ukraine date back to the Vietnam War. Australia can – and should – do better.
The awarding, and revoking, of military medals is more complex than it appears, and is no replacement for the proper investigation of alleged war crimes.
The explosive evidence heard in the case also underscores the need for the Army and the Australian public to reckon fully with the conduct of Australian forces in the Afghanistan campaign.
Many Pacific islanders would likely not feel exploited serving in a foreign army; they would see it as an honourable duty that comes with economic benefits to improve their lives.
Australia will once again focus on defending its coastline, while also doubling down on its alliance with the US and recognising the threats posed by climate change.
‘The risks of military escalation or miscalculation are rising’, according to the long-awaited report.
There’s nothing about the deal that locks Australia into actions future governments cannot withdraw from.
Successive governments have shied away from serious discussions about national security.
One key reason is to provide an increased deterrent in an increasingly turbulent region.
The arrest follows a joint investigation between the Office of the Special Investigator and the Australian Federal Police
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Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Professor, Director, Open Door: Understanding and Supporting Service Personnel and their Families, Flinders University
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UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor in Sociology, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in History and Politics, Murdoch University
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