With a former chief of defence and defence minister set to lead the largest review of the Australian military in decades, reactions toward the announcement have been divided.
This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles held a press conference in Canberra to announce the launch of a new strategic review of the Australian Defence Force.
The review is scheduled to be the largest assessment of force structure, posture and preparedness in 35 years, and provide a foundation to enable Australia to overcome security challenges beyond 2033.
Led by former chief of the defence force, retired Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, and former Labor defence minister Stephen Smith, findings are scheduled to be handed down in March 2023.