How is the re-elected Labor Government expected to approach national security and foreign policy in its new term of office? 

Can Australia strike a sustainable balance between its alliance with the United States and its complex relationship with China? Is the future of the AUKUS agreement secure? 

What more can the government do to strengthen Australia’s national security through improved preparedness and resilience? 

In this episode, David Andrews, Will Leben and Bec Strating join Sally Bulkeley to discuss the outcomes of the 2025 Australian Federal Election, what’s in store of the re-elected Albanese Government and the implications for our national security agenda. 

William Leben is Senior Analyst at The Development Lab and an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 

Professor Bec Strating is the Director of La Trobe Asia and a Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University. She is also an Expert Associate at NSC. 

David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at NSC. 

Sally Bulkeley is Deputy Head of College at NSC, on secondment from the Department of Defence. 

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• Pulse Check x Australia's Agenda 
• Restoring America’s maritime dominance 
• Asia Rising podcast 

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