Why the defence portfolio could make or break Peter Dutton's political career
- Written by Peter J. Dean, Chair of Defence Studies and Director, UWA Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia
Richard Wainwright/AAPDefence is always one of the Australian government’s busiest — and most powerful — portfolios. Now, as Peter Dutton takes the helm, this is no exception, and he will have much work to do.
Challenges abound, both within Australia and in the region. Tensions continue to rise in the Indo-Pacific, and speculation...
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