Defence experts are urging the Albanese government to canvass how the civilian population and industry could be mobilised on a war footing.
Already a subscriber?The Albanese government needs to stop shying away from what defence analysts acknowledge will be a “frightening discussion” about how civilians and local industry would be mobilised to support Australia’s war effort in the event of a major conflict breaking out.focuses heavily on preparing the military to help Australia withstand Chinese coercion, amid rising fears of hostilities between China and the US.
“In war, the most important question is whether the nation at large has the structures, capabilities and above all, the mindset and national will that are required to fight and keep fighting, and to absorb, recover, endure and prevail,” Mr Pezzullo said. But Mr Jennings said there were no such talks underway between government and the private sector and urged Canberra to start a public debate on mobilisation.Advertisement
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