Two of the Australian Defence Force’s main helicopters are not performing anywhere near acceptable levels for reasons including “chronic” spare part shortages and reliability issues.
Read Morewith SENATOR PENNY WONG, SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SENATOR NITA GREEN, LABOR SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND Scott Morrison must guarantee a massive Belt and Road Initiative project on our doorstep does not threaten Australia’s security interests or fisheries.
Read MoreThe Asia-Pacific has been hit by a record number of climate-related disasters this year yet Scott Morrison continues to bury his head in the sand when it comes to taking real action on climate change.
Read Morewith JULIAN HILL MP DEPUTY CHAIR OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND AUDITS A unanimous recommendation from the Government-dominated Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) highlights the Government’s continuing mismanagement of helicopter acquisition projects which have been plagued by capability shortfalls, delays, and budget overruns.
Read MoreThe latest Major Projects Report from the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has revealed an additional 68 extra months of in-year delays to 25 major Defence projects during 2019-20. This means that these projects are now running a cumulative 42 years late, with each project that is delayed running on average three years behind schedule
Read MoreIn an open letter to the Prime Minister, former prime ministers and presidents, along with parliamentarians, archbishops, bishops and senior religious figures from across the Pacific have warned that climate change is the region’s greatest security threat.
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