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This idea was further compounded when a man with 40 years of experience with the Australian Defence Force confirmed he had never seen anything like it.
Ray Martin wrote on Twitter: In 40 years in the ADF, with eight Prime Ministers during that time, never saw one receive a red carpet and an honour guard for an internal visit to a base.
Until now. Did I miss one?
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Hell, we didn t even roll out the red carpet when the Prince Charles visited an RAAF base in Darwin back in 2018. You d think the next in line to the British throne would get one but nope.
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‘Fuel on the fire’: war of words between Australia and China stokes tension Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Torsten Blackwood/AFP/Getty Images
Scott Morrison says Australia’s defence policies are “designed to pursue peace” – but some analysts are worried the increasingly stark warnings from his government about the threat of a military clash with China could fuel panic.
“I think while there are good reasons to increase our defence spending and to raise public awareness of the challenges that loom in our region, there are also real risks that come from causing panic and hysteria,” says Natasha Kassam, the director of the Lowy Institute’s public opinion and foreign policy program.