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Peter Dutton’s department confirms defence minister has six Brereton oversight reports

But despite being in role for 13 months, Dutton has never spoken in parliament about reforms stemming from alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese open to cabinet reshuffle if Labor wins election

Opposition leader says all his frontbenchers are worthy of their roles but that caucus would have its say if the ALP defeats the Coalition on 21 May

The Guardian - AU

Labor denounces Peter Dutton’s ‘conspiracy theory’ that China wants Coalition to lose election

In election debate, Labor’s Brendan O’Connor says defence minister’s line of attack on China is for his own political purposes

The Guardian - AU

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Debate sparks over China's interest in Australian election

An Australian debate heated up Thursday when the defense minister said there was evidence the Chinese Communist Party wanted Australia’s government to change at the May 21 election because a center-left Labor Party administration would attempt to appease Beijing

The Independent UK

China dominates defence debate between Dutton and O'Connor, with minister warning Australia must 'prepare for war'

Defence Minister Peter Dutton faces off against his counterpart Brendan O'Connor, with the pair agreeing China has changed and Australia must be prepared for war.

ABC News

Chinese influence 'phenomenal': Dutton

China's growing global influence is "quite phenomenal" according to Defence Minister Peter Dutton, who faced off with his Labor counterpart at a debate.

AAP

Labor ‘gravely concerned’ by Karen Andrews’ claim about potential China election interference

Kristina Keneally says home affairs minister must clarify comments or brief Labor on intelligence reporting of foreign interference

The Guardian - AU

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Australian opposition party vows to train Pacific armies

Australia’s opposition party has promised to establish a Pacific defense school to train neighboring armies in response to China’s potential military presence on the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK

‘We have not seen the preparation’: Labor attacks Coalition after Dutton’s declaration on war

Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles says Coalition ‘is a government which beats its chest’ but does not deliver

The Guardian - AU

'Prepare for war' to keep peace: Dutton

The defence minister says Australia must prepare for war to preserve peace, but Labor says the government needs to match its words with actions.

AAP

Australian government misses compensation deadline for victims of alleged war crimes

Brereton report recommended swift payments to victims as ‘the morally right thing to do’ instead of waiting for court rulings

The Guardian - AU

The Prime Minister's failure to establish a federal ICAC looks like a broken promise

The Prime Minister blamed a lack of "bipartisan support" for his government's failure to establish a federal anti-corruption body. But the evidence suggests it's a broken promise.

ABC News

Labor to rethink Coalition’s ‘bewildering’ decision to scrap armed drones if it wins election

Shadow defence minister Brendan O’Connor says cancellation of $1.3bn SkyGuardian program demands explanation

The Guardian - AU

Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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Will Australia's nuclear submarines end up being built overseas?

Senator Rex Patrick says "it looks more and more likely" that Australia's nuclear submarines may be built overseas, while one defence expert says we would be better off constructing them in the UK or US.

The Guardian - AU

Defence blocks access to advice on location choice for Australia’s nuclear submarines base

Labor demands government reveal how it shortlisted Brisbane, Newcastle and Port Kembla as potential sites for base

Irish Mirror

Gardai left with no choice but to do paperwork on days off with increased demands and falling numbers in force

The Garda Representative Association says frontline members based in both urban and rural areas are suffering from low morale

The Guardian - AU

Coalition axes $1.3bn armed drone program and redirects funds to cybersecurity

Senate estimates hears SkyGuardian cancelled to support Redspice program, and Port of Darwin review still a ‘live process’

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Cancelled French submarine program could cost taxpayers more than $5 billion

Australia's torpedoed French submarine program could eventually cost taxpayers up to $5.5 billion, despite the contract being torn up well before construction was to begin

Irish Mirror

Health expert wows RTE's Brendan O'Connor with one diet that helps avoid cancer, diabetes and most health issues

General Practitioner Dr Mark Rowe told Brendan that the Mediterranean diet had been scientifically proven to be the most beneficial food plan for health purposes

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor defence spokesman Brendan O'Connor on China and Ukraine

Ahead of the election, Scott Morrison is trying to wedge Labor on national security generally and China in particular.

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