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Labor supports the suspension of Australia’s defence cooperation program with Myanmar, and the redirection of humanitarian aid.
Read MoreScott Morrison must take responsibility for the mess within the Defence portfolio before it falls into further disarray.
Read MoreThe Morrison Government must remain open and transparent while the Minister for Defence continues her leave due to ill health.
Read MoreOVER the last 12 months there have been many things that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us. It has exposed our flaws and highlighted our strengths. It has shown us that local economies, including northern Tasmania, need to diversify and cannot be reliant on one industry, such as tourism. It has also made apparent that Australia needs to become not only more self-reliant, but also more ambitious to protect and promote our interests in the world.
Read MoreThe Morrison Government must ensure defence prime companies do defence industry work here in Australia and work with local companies.
Read MoreSUBJECTS: Future Submarines; Minister Reynolds; Craig Kelly.
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