These issues matter to our strategic allies, particularly in the Pacific. Dutton's climate change scepticism and attitudes toward First Nations people could be damaging.
Defence Minister Stephen Smith needs to provide strategic direction to his department in order to regain the respect of the defence force, argues Professor Alan Dupont.
UNSW researchers are contributing to a program that will reduce disability and death in post-crisis situations. The program was launched this week in Canberra.