Australia’s New AUKUS Protest Police | The West Report
The Australian Federal Police has quietly created a new unit called AUKUS Command, tasked with protecting Australia’s nuclear submarine program and Defense bases. But internal documents obtained under Freedom of Information show his role went further, including the management of public order and the planning of AUKUS-related protest activities.
In this episode of The West Report, Josh examines documents Rex Patrick uncovered for Michael West Media and reveals how the protests and political opposition around AUKUS were framed as a matter of national security. The report raises serious questions about transparency, policing priorities and the future of the right to protest in Australia as the US and UK expand their military presence there.
📄 Original research by Rex Patrick
Revealed: Australia’s secret Anti-Protest Force for US War Department
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Michael West was founded Michael West Media Focusing on public interest journalism in 2016, particularly the increasing power of corporations over democracy. West was previously a journalist and editor for Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and was even once a stockbroker.
