Steph Tiller

@ASPI_org via @abcnews and @triplej
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[Justin Bassi @BassiJustin]

It was an honour to host Deputy PM @RichardMarlesMP at the @ASPI_org Defence Conference.

Throughout the day the discussions focused on what 🇦🇺 can, should & needs to do to increase our security and retain agency amidst an era of instability, conflict and technological change.

[Richard Marles @RichardMarlesMP]

We are living in increasingly complex times, where it’s crucial that we’re not only investing more in defence, but investing strategically. It was great to join the ASPI Defence Conference yesterday and speak about our ongoing investment in the crucial capabilities we need to keep Australia safe, and our broader region free and open.

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

The issue of AI has been looming for years. Now it’s manifesting, with ‘profound consequences for how we think about building any defence force.’ In conversation at #ASPIDefCon26, Deputy PM @RichardMarlesMP underscored the need for 🇦🇺 to gain agency in the race for AI.

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

Kicking off #ASPIDefCon26, Premier of South Australia @PMalinauskasMP tells @stephendziedzic what "national defence" means in the context of AUKUS, including its implications for policy beyond defence industry.

Watch below ⤵️

[Justin Bassi @BassiJustin]

Kicking off with an excellent session with South Australian Premier @PMalinauskasMP in conversation with @stephendziedzic.

A great discussion on why AUKUS is a national endeavour.

“It is the Crown Jewels that all others would give up everything to acquire”

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

We’re pleased to announce @PatConroy1, Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, will speak at the 2026 ASPI Defence Conference on 25 June in Canberra.

🧵1/3 ⤵️

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

In 2024, the US Congress ordered TikTok to break from its Chinese parent company ByteDance over security and data concerns, or face a ban.

Instead, a new US joint venture was created, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.

So what changed and what didn’t? @fryan explains ⤵️

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

Nice to see @ElonMusk sharing a clip from #TheSydneyDialogue - the Indo-Pac’s premier forum on tech & AI.

But note the research mentioned was from 2025 & this is one clip of a much wider discussion.

🎥 Watch session: https://t.co/EqE4DeVALM
Find more: https://t.co/D29Ty2OR5x

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

We’re honoured to have Andrew Shearer, Director-General of the Office of National Intelligence at #TSD2025.

He emphasised the importance of 🇦🇺’s regional partnerships, particularly 🇯🇵, highlighting regional countries’ agency in supporting each other and shaping our region.

🎧⤵️

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

In ‘Shifting the needle: Making 🇦🇺’s research security ecosystem work smarter’, Dr Brendan Walker-Munro examines the evolving risks to 🇦🇺’s research environment and how to safeguard the nation’s sovereign research capability.

🔖 Read: https://t.co/iu5ngteDZT

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

🚨 NEW DATE ALERT 🚨

#TheSydneyDialogue will be held on 4–5 December!

The change follows the release of 🇦🇺’s updated parliamentary sitting calendar.

Join leading thinkers and innovators as they discuss the biggest challenges in tech and security.

🔗👉 https://t.co/mvJIhbwy5F

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

NEW PODCAST 🎤

On the sidelines of the ASPI Defence Conference, @davidwroe sat down with Dr Billy Joseph, 🇵🇬's Minister for Defence, to discuss the importance of the 🇦🇺-🇵🇬 partnership, plans for a defence treaty and preparedness and resilience in the Pacific.

📺 Watch 👉 https://t.co/Pa9SSQYst4

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

In a keynote address at the ASPI 2025 Defence Conference, 🇦🇺’s Minister for Defence Industry @PatConroy1 said that the government would ‘invest in the capabilities we need’ and was open to having a conversation about increased defence spending amid rising strategic threats.

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

Speaking at ASPI’s 2025 Defence Conference, 🇵🇬 Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph reminded us that the security of 🇦🇺 and 🇵🇬 are ‘inextricably intertwined’ and discussed the importance of a defence treaty between both nations.

Thank you Minister for your contribution!

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

ASPI's #TheSydneyDialogue is back in 2025!

The Indo-Pacific's premier policy summit for critical, emerging and cyber technologies will be held on 8-9 October.

The Sydney Dialogue brings together leading thinkers, tech industry innovators and policymakers to discuss the most pressing issues at the intersection of technology and security.

Find out more ➡️  https://t.co/HsesFcTUPS

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

Statement from ASPI on the Varghese review

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

In the latest episode of Stop the World, @tedhuichifung discusses the significance of the recent sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.

"It's a historic turning point of the judiciary turning from democracy, from freedom, and from judicial independence".

Hear more 👉 https://t.co/V9nSbTcT7E

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

In ‘Persuasive technologies in China’, @DariImpio, Dr Nathan Atrill, @AlbertYZhang, @fryan and @BethanyAllenEbr reveal prominent Chinese tech companies are developing and deploying powerful persuasive technologies to support China’s propaganda, military and public-security agencies.

🔖 Read it now ↪️ https://t.co/Vvzo1yWc2P

[Steph Tiller @TillerSteph]

@jimfarley98 @Ford When are we getting the Bronco in Aus?! 🙏

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We are delighted to announce that 🇦🇺's Minister for Foreign Affairs @SenatorWong will speak at ‘Raisina Down Under’ on 5-6 November!

Held in partnership with @orfonline, this year's event will explore the issues that will define the future of our region 🌏.

See more speaker announcements in this thread🧵⤵️. 1/3