
Pat Conroy on Labor’s ‘enhanced lethality’ revamp of Australia’s warships – Australian Politics podcast
Daniel Hurst, Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, speaks to minister for defence industry Pat Conroy about the revamp of Australia’s warships
February 23, 202424m 17s
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Show Notes
Daniel Hurst, Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, speaks to minister for defence industry Pat Conroy about the Albanese government’s decision on Tuesday to increase naval funding, following advice that the country’s warships were too old and not suited for strategic threats. Minister Conroy also discusses the treaty with Tuvalu to manage vulnerability to sea level rises, and humanitarian assistance to the Middle East.
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Australian militaryAustralian politicsRoyal Australian Navy