Australia’s defence and national security policies.

The Commonwealth Government’s defence and national security policies are being formulated in the context of Australia facing the most challenging set of strategic circumstances since the World War II. To this end, the government commissioned an independent strategic review of defence in 2022 and received the reviewers’ report last February. A public version of that report, together with the government’s response to it, was released in April. The government is resolved to safeguard Australia’s national interest while supporting regional security and stability founded on sovereignty, the global rules-based order and international law. The United States and our regional partners play a central role with us in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Australia is engaged in a whole-of-nation effort to respond to the challenges we see around us, protect our sovereignty and our national security. Six priority areas have been identified for immediate action. It will be a multi-generational effort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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