This election could be a pivotal moment in securing Australia’s future. An ANU expert explains why.
Elaine Obran
ANU Reporter Senior Writer
As Australia heads into the federal election, national security has become a pressing issue. According to Professor Rory Medcalf, how ministers address this challenge will be crucial in navigating an increasingly uncertain world.
"The world is forcing national security issues upon us for this election and beyond," he says.
"The big question that voters should be asking is not are we ready for the strategic shocks of today, but are we ready for the strategic shocks of tomorrow? Because the future is coming very, very fast."
With global tensions rising and the pace of change accelerating, this is a crucial topic for voters to consider as they head to the polls.
"There has never been a more important time to try to build a unified national narrative and conversation that explains why national security matters to all’Australians."
The question is, who will voters trust to lead us?