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Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
Let’s get real, why are we still listening to Paul Keating?
There, I said it. Former prime minister and long-time pearl clutcher, Paul Keating, has used an address to the National Press Club to launch a scathing attack on the ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 16 Mar 2023
Preparing to assess the fallout of the Defence Strategic Review
Despite the hype still settling following the AUKUS submarine announcement, our focus must shift to preparing to conduct a detailed analysis of the forthcoming Defence ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 15 Mar 2023
‘Age of American naval dominance is over’, retired US naval officer warns
Ahead of the transformative AUKUS announcement, retired US Navy officer Jerry Hendrix has issued a concerning warning for the US and its global allies, that “The United ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 14 Mar 2023
South Australia confirmed as build location for new nuclear-powered submarines
Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have confirmed that South Australia will indeed become the home for Australia’s nuclear-powered ...
NAVAL • Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Government reveals AUKUS submarine workforce and industry strategy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have revealed the government’s plan ...
NAVAL • Mon, 13 Mar 2023
British PM announces major Integrated Review Refresh to face down global competition
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the launch of the 2023 Integrated Review Refresh to respond to growing global volatility — with emphasis on growing the ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Mon, 13 Mar 2023
Commonwealth extends WAMA contract
The Commonwealth has formally announced it has awarded a contract extension to the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) partners, securing the future of critical ...
NAVAL • Fri, 10 Mar 2023
‘History has a way of correcting anomalies’, Beazley warns our path ahead won’t be easy
There is an old Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times”, and the world in which we live in is certainly delivering, yet the peace, prosperity, and stability ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 13 Mar 2023
Wait what? We’re getting US subs, then UK subs?
Speculation is growing about the future of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability, with it no longer seeming like a case of either/or, but rather a case of ...
NAVAL • Wed, 08 Mar 2023