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Defence sites in Queensland set for upgrades, expansion amid concerns over China
Thursday April 29, 2021
The Department of Defence wants a vital air base, navy base and training area in north Queensland ready for any surge in operations.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia must maintain its military capability. (AAP Image/Darren England)
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Darwin yesterday to re-announce an upgrade to local Defence facilities to support ongoing cooperation with United States forces. It is part of an $8 billion capital investment program across northern Australia.
The visit came after Defence Minister Peter Dutton publicly said the…
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