Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is “very confident” Former Defence Minister Stephen Smith and Former Defence Chief Sir Angus Houston are the “right people” to perform the defence strategy review.
The review, announced by Mr Albanese, looks to ensure the Australian Defence Force is well positioned to meet the nation’s security challenges over the next decade and beyond.
“I can see Stephen is someone I have a long association with, it’s also the case I have a long association with Angus Houston,” Mr Albanese.
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