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Peter J. Dean, Director, Foreign Policy and Defence, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

Australia and the US are firm friends on defence – now let's turn that into world-beating climate action

Mick Tsikas/AAP

Climate action is firmly on the political agenda in both Australia and the United States, following a recent change in government in both nations. As this year’s Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) get underway in Washington, the Albanese and Biden administrations appear keen for deeper bilateral cooperation on tackling climate change.

New research has found the political impetus for this cooperation is reflected in the views of Australians. It shows many Australians believe our defence alliance with the US should be extended to include greater collaboration on climate action.

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