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China concern prompts new Darwin port talk

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the government will have more to announce on a new Darwin port after concerns over a Chinese lease on the current facility.

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Budget 2022: $9.9 billion towards cyber security aims to make Australia a key 'offensive' cyber player

In the 2022 federal budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched a range of vote-winning initiatives – one of which included a breathtaking A$9.9 billion for cyber security over ten years.

The Conversation

Christian Porter uses final speech to hit out at 'angry mob' and warn of China 'peril'

Once touted as a future prime minister, Christian Porter bows out of politics with a speech to parliament warning of the dangers of mob rule and the rise of China.

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Cyber and intelligence get $10b boost

Australia's chief cyber intelligence agency will almost double in size with an additional 1900 new jobs as the country seeks to boost its capabilities.

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Christian Porter thanks Peter Dutton and Peter van Onselen in farewell speech to parliament

Retiring MP pays tribute to ‘love and friendship’ that sustained him following rape allegation while attacking those who joined a mob or ‘slinked away’

The Guardian - AU

Dutton's Qld flood appeal raises questions

Questions have been raised about a group chosen by Defence Minister Peter Dutton as the beneficiary of almost $28,000 he raised for flood victims.

AAP

Almost $9 billion cybersecurity and intelligence package to be unveiled in federal budget

An almost $9 billion package to bolster Australia's cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities will be unveiled in tonight's federal budget, as concerns grow over threats from potential adversaries across the globe.

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Australia fast-tracked visas for Afghan army officers after warning of negative publicity, documents show

Briefing to Peter Dutton five days after fall of Kabul reveals department’s concern over Afghan officers who had studied in Australia

The Guardian - AU

The Ferguson Report: Dutton has a bad case of Ghost Bats in the belfry

The Ghost Bat will be flown by nobody and is impossible to detect. It makes a perfect partner for our nuclear submarines – non-existent and undetectable.

The New Daily

Australia alarm over China security deal with Solomon Islands

Leaked document indicates pact would allow China to deploy police and troops to Pacific island nation.

Al Jazeera

Australian defence minister says China base in Solomons would be concerning

Australia's defence minister said on Friday any move to establish a Chinese military base in neighbouring Solomon Islands would be concerning, after a draft security document between Beijing and Honiara was leaked online.

Reuters

Grattan on Friday: what comes after this grinding election campaign passes?

Political observers hang out for when the prime minister will announce the election date, marking the start of the “campaign”.

The Conversation

Russia, Ukraine hackers run ransomware ops

Russian and Ukrainian cyber gangs continue to launch ransomware campaigns, with Australian firms at risk of data compromise and extortion.

AAP

Defence force to get $900m for bases

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced an injection of funds to upgrade facilities at Australian Defence Force bases around the nation.

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The Morrison government wants a 'khaki' election. How do the two major parties stack up on national security?

Unless you have been under a political rock for the past few weeks, you could not have missed the emergence of a “khaki election”.

The New Daily

New research reveals Australians’ distrust of Scott Morrison is turning them off government

Australians regard Scott Morrison as the nation’s least trustworthy politician, as new research reveals how we feel about our leaders.

The Guardian - AU

Climate crisis is greatest threat to Australia’s future and security, former defence leaders warn

Open letter calls on politicians to make climate a primary focus in election year and ‘address this clear and present danger’

The Guardian - AU

China could ‘take out’ Australian satellites says new head of Defence’s space command

But experts warn again accelerating ‘an upward spiral towards a less stable and more risky space environment’ as logo unveiled

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Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.

The Guardian - AU

SA hospitals under ‘extraordinary strain’; Perrottet asks MP to resign after charges – as it happened

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Australia-China space gap 'concerning'

Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton says space command needed as some countries ‘see space as a territory for their taking’

Defence minister argues boundary between competition and conflict ‘increasingly blurred’ after Russia destroyed satellite leaving ‘lethal debris’

ABC News

Defence Minister Peter Dutton flags future US-style Space Force for Australia

Launching Australia's new Space Command, the Defence Minister flags a future Australian military force in space similar to the one established by former US president Donald Trump, as China and Russia's space power grows.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton casts Coalition as stronger than Labor on defence as election nears – so how different are they?

Looking closely at the national security stances of the two major parties reveals more similarities than the Coalition would have voters think

The Canberra Times

Former Defence chief, Liberal leader condemn lack of action on climate change

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton has previously issued directives to his department and serving military to stop pursuing a "woke agenda".

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