Defence
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......
Drones to be used for Australian border protection and surveillance
Prime Minister Tony Abbott was in Adelaide today, ahead of Saturday’s state election, announcing plans to purchase a fleet of......
Will our aid leave when our troops do?
Tony Abbott has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to announce the official withdrawal of Australian troops. While many Australians......
Bob Carr calls for ban on Syria fighters returning to Australia
Former Labor foreign minister and now ex-Australian Senator, Bob Carr, has said on Sky News that any Australians found to......