@ArmsControlWonk@ForeignPolicy While I don’t question your analysis of the situation, I do struggle reconciling your reference to extended deterrence as ‘the vibe’, like most Aussies would #thecastle
Amazing hydroacoustic technology at work here at HA1, Cape Leeuwin 🇦🇺. At the end of this cable is a vital part of our International Monitoring System listening to detect underwater nuclear explosions. Sincere thanks to Geoscience Australia and ASNO for all they do to maintain this important global asset.
@PictureSporting Great to see the signature of my Great Uncle Ray (Lindwell)! And happy birthday to Neil Harvey, a great innings with hopefully more to come.
@SamRoggeveen Back in my uni days, me and a few mates had a bbq on the NCA controlled lawns nearby. Great atmosphere, and the police were fine because we were outside their jurisdiction. Don’t think I could get away with that now.
Today marks 25 years since Australia became the first country to bring into force the Additional Protocol to its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement with the @iaeaorg.
Australia is committed to nuclear non-proliferation and a world without nuclear weapons.
@DG_ASNO It was great to celebrate two very important anniversaries, in an amazing venue. Thank you @iaeaorg and city of #Vienna for a lovely evening. #iaeasg2022
The ‘firsts’ are 🇳🇴w/ the 1st IAEA inspection in 1962; 🇲🇽w/ the 1st SG agreement applied to all of a country’s nuclear activities, concluded in connection w/ the Tlatelolco Treaty in 1968; 🇫🇮 w/ the 1st CSA concluded in connection w/ the NPT in 1972; & 🇦🇺w/ the 1st AP in 1997.
29 August is the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, #IDANT. As the legacy of nuclear weapons testing continues to affect communities & the environment, let’s work together to bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty #CTBT into force to protect future generations.
Today Minister @AdaljizaM proposed to the Council of Ministers @CTBTO and The Council of Ministers unanimously approved the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. We will now submit to our parliament for ratification. @_RobFloyd@UNTimorLeste@roytrivedy