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Dominic Giannini

Canberra mulls defence overhaul as subs decision nears

Australia is preparing to tackle potential adversaries that can launch attacks without setting foot in the country.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has received 108 recommendations following an urgent review into the military and says his response will position the nation to handle emerging threats.

"We live in a globalised, networked world where so many potential adversaries can do our country enormous damage without ever having to set foot upon our shores," he told parliament on Wednesday.

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