Grassroots Labor group urges Albanese government to chart course away from ‘American war machine’
Summary
A grassroots group called Labor Against War says the US has involved Australia in wars for the past 50 years. Australia’s government says that US military bases in Australia remain under Australian control, even though the US military and companies have access to over 100 Australian military sites.Key Facts
- Labor Against War wants Australia to have a foreign policy independent from the US military.
- The US military controls 17 bases on Australian soil and has access to 75 more Australian-run bases.
- US defense companies also have access to 18 additional military facilities in Australia.
- In total, the US military and American defense firms control or use 110 Australian military sites.
- The Australian government says these are Australian bases under Australian command and are there by invitation.
- The government defends the US alliance as important for Australia’s security and access to military capabilities.
- Some politicians and activists worry US bases could make Australia a target in future conflicts.
- Labor Against War calls for ending the Aukus nuclear submarine deal with the US.
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