PM calls out China coercion after trade ban movement
Australia has supported a statement by G7 nations expressing concerns over China's use of economic coercion and militarisation of the South China Sea.
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Chinese envoy slams Quad, G7 as Canberra backs Biden
Beijing has hit out at the G7 and Quad forums for stoking anti-China sentiment as Australian ministers work to allay concerns over Washington's reliability.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Secret report on terrorist assessment reveals problems
Methods of assessing a terrorist's risk to the community if released from prison have been found lacking in a secret report for the home affairs department.
Mainland invasion not the biggest concern: minister
Invasion of Australia is not "up there" among identified threats, the minister says as government looks to reshaping defences following a strategic review.
Defence to expand northern footprint with $3.8b boost
The federal government will put $3.8 billion towards upgrades and refurbishments at defence force bases and barracks across northern Australia.
Disaster duty undermines key defence force role: report
Calling on defence forces to help with disaster recovery undermines their ability to protect the nation in the face of growing risks, a major review has found.
Skills shortage biggest enemy of defence shake up
A major defence review has found gaps in Australia's capabilities and the need to secure the nation's energy and trade security as well as upskill workers.
Defence review release date ‘disgraceful’: Coalition
Releasing the defence strategic review the day before Anzac Day was "disgraceful and disrespectful", the opposition says.
Missiles loaded onto defence wishlist, hard cuts marked
A strategic review of Australia's defence force has recommended a greater focus on long-range missiles as well as a reduction in land vehicles.
Hard defence cuts on agenda following strategic review
More details are expected following a strategic review of Australia's defence force, recommending a focus on long-range missiles and fewer land vehicles.
PM Albanese to attend NATO security summit
Australia will be represented by the prime minister at the NATO security summit in Europe for the second consecutive year.
Ukrainians urge greater action on Russia propaganda
Ukrainian Australians have been regularly targeted by Russian propaganda and death threats, a parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference has heard.
Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed
The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.
Judge weighs release of former spy’s jailing details
The reason why a former spy was secretly convicted and sentenced could be revealed as the attorney-general and the defence fight over what should remain hidden.
TikTok banned on all federal government devices
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says TikTok will be banned on all Commonwealth government devices following advice from national security agencies.
Nationals seek nuclear submarine base in central Qld
The government should consider central Queensland as the home of a new nuclear submarine base, three Nationals parliamentarians say.
PM stares down raucous caucus over nuclear subs deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing questions from within his party over the government's deal with the US and UK to buy nuclear-powered submarines.
No US war pact in return for nuclear subs: Marles
Defence Minister Richard Marles has rejected criticism Australia will lose sovereignty while gaining nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS military deal.
Subs to help counter Chinese dominance: ex-US navy boss
The nuclear submarines Australia will acquire through the AUKUS alliance are being touted as a countermeasure to Chinese dominance in the Indo-Pacific.
China different from 90s, says Albo after Keating spray
China has changed its posture and position since Paul Keating was prime minister, Anthony Albanese says.
Subs criticism rises as production line breaks surface
The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia to help provide the infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines, as critics question the deal.
Australia to command eight nuclear subs
A new class of nuclear powered submarines will be in Australian hands in the early 2040s, with Canberra planning to acquire a total of eight vessels.
Australia to command eight nuclear subs in $368b deal
A new class of nuclear-powered submarines will be in Australia by the early 2040s under plans to acquire eight vessels in its largest-ever defence investment.
Australia out of its depth with US subs, warns expert
Speculation is increasing about how Australia will procure nuclear-powered submarines as one defence expert warns of an over-reliance on the US.
US clears Australia to acquire new long-range missiles
Washington has approved the sale of high-tech missiles to Australia, one of the first major arms deals since the introduction of an updated defence strategy.
AUKUS alliance ‘future’ for Australia’s security: PM
Anthony Albanese says Australians can have confidence in the defence force, as he positions the US and UK as key partners in the nation's future security.
Defence to tighten policy after China pilot poach plot
Former defence force personnel will be left in no doubt of their secrecy obligations after China reportedly tried to poach Western pilots to train its military.
Defence to tighten ship after China pilot poach plot
Former defence force personnel will be left in no doubt of their secrecy obligations after China reportedly tried to poach Western pilots to train its military.
Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines, despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.