Does the Update maintain broad continuity in defence policy?
Yes. We believe the most important task of the Government is to ensure the security and sovereignty of its people. Ultimately, Australia must be the sole guarantor of its own security – that is, our armed forces must be able to defend Australia without relying on the combat forces of other countries. The Defence Policy chapter makes a clearer delineation of where we must lead and secure our interests in Australia’s immediate region and more widely around the world.
