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international relations November 18, 2023
Penny Wong on the Israel–Hamas war
In an interview with The Saturday Paper, the foreign affairs minister notes the way events in the Middle East are ‘refracted’ in Australia, while continuing to call for ‘restraint and protection of civilian lives’.
defence November 18, 2023
Exclusive: Afghan war crime families ready to testify
The widows of Afghan civilians allegedly killed by Australian soldiers say they have had no contact from the Australian government but are ready to testify about the war crimes.
religion September 2, 2023
Defence ostracised chaplain over abuse claims
A military chaplain, who was indecently assaulted by a colleague, was pressured not to complain by another senior chaplain, who is now serving the royal commission where she is giving evidence.
defence July 29, 2023
Exclusive: Robert took defence trip with Synergy 360 directors
As a parliamentary committee probes Stuart Robert’s links to consultancy firm Synergy 360, it can be revealed he travelled to the United States in 2015 with two future directors of the company.
defence July 22, 2023
Deloitte breached undertaking on Home Affairs advice
New evidence shows the consulting giant had a major government contract cancelled after also giving advice to one of the bidders.
defence June 10, 2023
Exclusive: More soldiers willing to testify against Ben Roberts-Smith
A former SAS soldier who served with Ben Roberts-Smith says other witnesses who did not give evidence in his defamation case will come forward if there is a criminal trial.
international relations May 27, 2023
Pentagon to secure Australian minerals in green deal
US president Joe Biden’s plan promises billions for Australian companies, while securing minerals for the US military.
defence May 6, 2023
Australia to expand military ties in Indian Ocean countries
As part of the new Defence strategy, a program offering military training will be extended to countries in the north-east Indian Ocean, some of which have poor human rights records.
defence April 29, 2023
Inside Labor’s Defence strategy
The Defence Strategic Review is an urgent call for the biggest shift in Australia’s military stance in 80 years, but the government is being criticised for lack of clarity on spending.
defence April 15, 2023
Why Australia’s China strategy is dangerous
China’s military escalation over Taiwan this week shows the futility of the US’s plan for ‘guardrails’ to manage tensions, and the risk of Australia being led ever closer to war.
defence March 4, 2023
Inside Labor’s cybersecurity overhaul
Plans for a national ID card are progressing urgently, according to the prime minister in a closed-door meeting, as Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil warns that companies can’t escape their legal duty to protect customers.
