In his first speech on national security this year, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, addressed the National Press Club on Monday of this week.
Referencing issues such as cyber bullying, domestic violence, counter-terrorism and border security, the Prime Minister said that his Government intended to deal with the world as it is?—?‘uncertain, often dangerous, uncompromising, and at its worst?—?simply evil’.
‘Every day, we have been taking action to build a stronger and even more resilient Australia to deal with whatever comes our way,’ he said.
Citing the Coalition’s plan to return defence spending to 2% of GDP by 2020–21, and a $200 billion investment in Australia’s defence capability, the address married increased investment in security measures with his ongoing narrative that maintaining a strong economy would provide the surest foundation for a safer Australia.
The Prime Minister also took the time to acknowledge struggling farmers in northern Queensland, who have a long recovery ahead of them after a flood and fire-ravaged summer.
‘We have seen the best of Australians in response to these recent fires and floods. Our disaster assistance funding to North Queensland in response to this flood is already over $100m in addition to the massive support provided by the ADF’.
This address, in conjunction with the passing of the Medivac Bill in Parliament this week, solidifies national security as an issue that will likely dominate the campaign in the lead up to the Federal Election?—?which the Prime Minister confirmed will be held after the Budget in April.
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