Australia's Defence Links The Nature of the Defence Link © Karen Devine 2010

Australia's Defence LinksThe Nature of the Defence Link

© Karen Devine 2010

Australia’s Defence Links Australia’s ocean

borders make it a difficult country to invade.

Yet, it also has a large border to patrol and protect.


Australia’s Defence Links The Australian

government’s focus is on decreasing the use of force by:

a) promoting alliances

b) developing an international environment which doesn’t rely on force.


Australia’s Defence Links Australia’s main defence

links are with:a) the UNOb) the USAc) the UKd) Malaysiae) Singaporef) Indonesiag) PNGh) New Zealand.


Australia’s Defence Links The work of Australia’s

defence forces includes:

a) patrolling waters

b) supply ships

c) surveillance

d) counter terrorism

e) gathering intelligence

f) engineering work

g) peacekeeping activities.


Australia’s Defence Links Australia’s defence

forces are presently located in many parts of the world including:

a) Iraqb) Afghanistanc) East Timord) Cambodia.


Australia’s Defence Links Australia’s

peacekeeping role in East Timor has caused significant tension in her relationship with Indonesia.

Yet, peacekeeping has been essential in the region.


The Nature of the Defence Link

Australia attempts to have good relationships with all nations.


The Nature of the Defence Link The Department of Foreign Affairs and

Trade (DFAT) is responsible for implementing Australia’s foreign affairs and trade policies and improving Australia’s interests through:

a) working to improve Australia’s securityb) promoting economic growthc) aiding Australians living overseasd) strengthening global relationships overseas.


The Nature of the Defence Link DFAT establishes

consular missions overseas which represent Australia in negotiations and in maintaining relationships.


The Nature of the Defence Link Even though Australia

aims to create bilateral and multilateral alliances with other nations, there is a defence plan which aims to prevent and defeat force used against the nation.


The Nature of the Defence Link Many of Australia’s

defence links are in the Asia- Pacific area.

However, long term alliances also exist in the UK and with the USA.

Australia’s long term allies are related to former conflicts in WWI and WWII.


The Nature of the Defence Link New Zealand is a

long term ally due to the ANZAC relationship forged during the Gallipoli campaign.


The Nature of the Defence Link Australia is also

indebted to PNG for its assistance during WWII in fighting the Japanese.

The PNG “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” saved many Australian lives during the conflict.


The Nature of the Defence Link Australia’s

defence links are also strategic and linked to the stability of the Asia-Pacific region.


The Nature of the Defence Link Australia has traditionally been allied to nations which:

a) seek independence from their colonisers

b) are unique in their importance in the region

c) are closely situated to Australia

d) can be of economic significance

e) share a similar history and traditions

f) suffer extreme disadvantage due to invading forces

g) can add strength to Australia’s armed forces

h) need peacekeepers to resolve a domestic crisis.© Karen Devine 2010

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