THE HON ANDREW HASTIE MP
SHADOW MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
SHADOW MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY
SHADOW MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CANNING

STATEMENT
AUSTRALIA–UK DEFENCE AND SECURITY COOPERATION AGREEMENT 

Thursday 21 March 2024

The Coalition welcomes the signing of a new defence and security cooperation agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom (UK).

The UK has long been one of our closest allies and this will only deepen our partnership in an increasingly uncertain world.

The Coalition is pleased to see continued cooperation through AUKUS, closer collaboration on defence capabilities and in increase in the UK’s presence in the region.

The Opposition looks forward to receiving a briefing on this matter and is committed to working in the best interests of Australia’s defence and national security.

ENDS