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The document provides an update on the Australian Government’s efforts to meet its responsibility to protect its sovereignty, citizens and interests. The update describes Australia’s current strategic outlook, it points to the increasing complexity of its strategic situation and it details the Defense ‘whole-of-government’ policy response. Internationally, it works closely allies, especially the US, to promote stability. The government is committed to making sure it has a defense force that is well equipped, well trained, ready to lead in our region and able to contribute to coalitions around the world.