Defence
Shipbuilding Jobs ‘Lost at Sea’
A $89 billion naval ship building package will be signed off by Tony Abbott this week as the Prime Ministers......
South China Sea posturing could lead to war
The South China Sea, not the Middle East, is the part of the world most likely to erupt into war,......
Government back-flips on defence pay
Despite the government’s tough stance on standing up to Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie’s push for better pay for those working......
New Zealand to train Iraqi soldiers
The New Zealand government announced yesterday that they will be committing a number of soldiers to help train Iraqi troops,......
Is parliament considering allowing Australians to be killed overseas?
Last week a bill was introduced to the federal parliament to change the country’s counter-terrorism laws. It’s currently before the......
What does ISAF withdrawal mean for Afghan Women?
Across Afghanistan, British and American flags are coming down. The last of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are heading......
More US marines to descend on Darwin
2,500 American marines are to be based in Darwin from 2017, as part of a new agreement between the United......
Calls for Royal Commission into Australian Defence Force abuse
Hundreds of teenage boys were abused while training as junior recruits in the Australian Defence Force according to the Defence......
Defence Housing Australia goes to auction
Defence Housing Australia will be among the first public agencies to be privatised by the Abbott Government. It is likely......
F-35 fighter jets – defence saviour or expensive lemon?
As Treasurer Joe Hockey addresses the nation about next month’s budget, warning of the need to cut government spending and......