The Latest Breaking News from AUKUS

Danger zone: why Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will face a security nightmare if they win the election

Australia’s ‘rose-coloured’ view of the US has been shattered and the prime minister will be forced into previously unthinkable decisions at a time of escalating global conflict

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

Why AUKUS remains the right strategy for the future defence of Australia

Australian strategic thinking has long struggled to move beyond a narrow view of defence that focuses solely on protecting our shores. However, in today’s world, our economy could be crippled without an enemy boot stepping foot on Australian soil.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

Australia needs bold ideas on defence. The Coalition’s increased spending plan falls disappointingly short

Just as voting has begun in this year’s federal election, the Coalition has released its long-awaited defence policy platform. The main focus, as expected, is a boost in defence spending to 3% of Australia’s GDP within the next decade.

The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Hugh White on what the next PM should tell Trump and defending Australia – without the US

The Trump ascendancy has forced international economic issues and the future strategic outlook onto the Australian election agenda, even if they are at the margins.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

Adam Bandt Slams AUKUS Pact & Trump: ‘The World Is Being Burned Down By Powerful Men’

Greens leader Adam Bandt criticises of the AUKUS military alliance and Australia's relationship with the US and Donald Trump.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 9, 2025

Donald Trump has gatecrashed the federal election. It’s creating huge challenges for Australia’s next government

Much of the world is finding out it’s a very difficult time to be a friend and ally of the United States.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

With friends like Trump, who needs Aukus? ALP members are demanding an answer

The drums of Labor dissent are beating. Compounded by new US tariffs, they’ll get louder if Albanese is returned on 3 May

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025

Australia should persist with Aukus despite risk of US relationship ‘becoming unstuck’, former defence department secretary says

Dennis Richardson argues biggest hindrance to $368bn deal is budgetary capacity and ‘political will’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025

Labor gains big lead in a Morgan poll, but drops back in YouGov

A national Morgan poll, conducted March 10–16 from a sample of 2,097, gave Labor a 54.5–45.5 lead by headline respondent preferences, a three-point gain for Labor since the March 3–9 Morgan poll. This is Labor’s largest lead in a Morgan poll since August 2023.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025

The Greens Propose To End Defence Agreements With The US

The Greens' defence spokesperson David Shoebridge proposed to replace US-made drones with locally-made ones in a press release on Saturday.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 22, 2025