- In short: Australia’s Defence department has refused to publicly release a copy of the deal struck with Israel on defence industry cooperation because it “could harm Australia’s international standing and reputation”.
- The Israeli government was also consulted about whether to release the document, the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has revealed.
- What’s next? Greens senator David Shoebridge has argued the Australian public has a right to know about Australia’s military trade relationship with Israel.
If telling the truth could harm your reputation, you are doing the wrong thing and need to stop.
could harm Australia’s international standing and reputation
By saying that they are insinuating that something bad is going on. I thought we were a democracy. Fucking sick of this shit. I wish we actually lived in a democracy so, ya know, we can do something about it. Because I don’t remember voting on that
We are just part of the long arm of America, we have our face buried in their ass, with our arms around the front keeping them happy.
Yes sir daddy America where do you want our military budget?
Publish extreme speculation and force them to correct you.
Australia delivered the drone missiles that were used to kill those aid workers.
I’m kinda surprised they didn’t go for the usual “National security” rationale…
So however made you think it might be, take times like 10