Little government attention is currently paid to national preparedness.
Category: Defence
PM shakes up ministry
“I have got people who are in the best positions,” says Anthony Albanese.
Australia must be prepared for crises
New security threats are prominent, many amplified by technological change.
Securing the key to the kingdom
Government agencies overlook one critical vulnerability – machine identities, an expert tells GN.
AI will enhance espionage, says ASIO
The security agency is also aware of foreign efforts to interfere with the federal election.
Royal commission delivers report into military suicides
The seven-volume document was handed to the governor-general on Monday.
Inquiry opens into Defence medals system
A Senate committee will inquire into the Defence honours and awards system.
2000 public servants sign letter against Palestine ‘genocide’
More than 2000 public servants have signed a letter condemning what they say is the government’s complicity in a genocide in Palestine.
War memorial contracts fudged, audit finds
An audit has found deficiencies in the quality of advice to the minister about the $540m War Memorial redevelopment.
New Defence Chief set to take command
Vice Admiral David Johnston is set to be promoted to chief of the Australian Defence Force.