Nancy Pelosi Taiwan: 'Worst' strategic circumstances prompt review - The Australian Financial Review

Sir Angus Houston, appointed to head an audit of the organisation, has offered a grim assessment of the environment brought about by China’s rise.

In announcing the review, which will be co-led by former Labor defence minister Stephen Smith, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expected defence spending to grow beyond the 2 per cent of gross… [+4673 chars]

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