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Central Queensland advances bid for major defence hub - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
A major defence hub in Central Queensland would strengthen Australia's industrial base and distributed maritime defence posture, reducing reliance on single choke-point facilities and enhancing resilience to strike. It signals commitment to long-term ADF infrastructure investment and regional economic integration with defence capability, supporting both domestic manufacturing and AUKUS operational basing.
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