Australia’s most significant logistics exercises with the United States since World War II have officially kicked off, aiming to build stronger relations between multiple military allies. More than 30,000 defence personnel from 13 countries will take part in Talisman Sabre, which began in Sydney on July 21 and will go for two weeks. Originally…
G7, Rescheduled Quad in Japan to Focus on Security
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to hold another round of key talks at the G7 summit in Japan as the world’s most powerful leaders convene, with a rescheduled Quad meeting also on the agenda. The three-day summit spans global peace, including tackling Russian and Chinese aggression, as well as the transition to clean energy…
Australian Man With China-Links Arrested for Selling State Secrets to Foreign Spies
April 15, 2023
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An Australian man has been arrested for allegedly sharing national security intelligence with foreign spies. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested and charged 55-year-old Alexander Csergo at his residence in the affluent suburb of Bondi in Sydney on April 14. The arrest occurred as part of a joint investigation with the Counter Foreign Interference Taskforce…
Nuclear Submarines to Be Australia’s ‘Moonshot’ Moment
Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been branded a “moonshot” moment, with the technology to underpin defence capability for decades to come. The Royal Australian Navy will acquire at least eight nuclear boats, based on a British or American model, to replace the retiring conventionally powered Collins-class submarines. The details of the largest defence deal…
AUKUS Is Now the Future, Says Australian Prime Minister
February 21, 2023
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AUKUS is now the core of Australia’s national security strategy, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “AUKUS is about much more than nuclear submarines or even technological inter-operability,” Albanese told the National Press Club on Wednesday. “AUKUS is about the future. “It further formalises the common values and the shared interest that our three nations have…
Visa Changes for Australia-PNG Travel to Boost Ties and Partnerships
February 19, 2023
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Australian businesses that seek to obtain multiple entry visas for Papua New Guinea (PNG) will soon be able to make that a reality after Australian and PNG officials discussed ways to streamline immigration. This follows a visit to PNG in January by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who became the first foreign leader to address…
Prime Minister’s National Security Message Rattles Opposition Leader
February 21, 2022
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Commentary Australia is back in election mode and last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison finally managed to put national security onto the election agenda for 2022. The clearest sign that Morrison had finally got his national security message up was the way Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese began to look really rattled last week. And rattled…
‘Act of Intimidation’: Australian PM Condemns Chinese Warship for Firing Laser at Military Plane
February 19, 2022
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised Beijing for “an act of intimidation” after a Chinese warship fired a laser at a Royal Australian military aircraft. The attack took place on Feb. 17 as an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft was monitoring a Chinese Navy vessel sailing through the Arafura Sea—in international waters but inside Australia’s…
‘Act of Intimidation’: Australian PM Condemns China After Warship Fires Laser at Military Plane
February 19, 2022
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised Beijing for “an act of intimidation” after a Chinese warship fired a laser at a Royal Australian military aircraft. The attack took place on Feb. 17 as an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft was monitoring a Chinese Navy vessel sailing through the Arafura Sea—in international waters but inside Australia’s…
Security Agency Should Be as Open as Possible for Public Trust: ASIO Boss
The head of Australia’s national security service and intelligence agency said it was vital that the security service of a liberal democracy is transparent and trusted. In his annual threat assessment speech, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (ASIO) Director-General, Mike Burgess, described his vision to push the organisation to become more transparent. “ASIO protects Australia and…
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