James Paterson

🇦🇺Shadow Minister for Defence & Liberal Senator for Victoria. Authorised by J Paterson, South Melbourne, VIC

[Andrew Greene @AndrewBGreene]

China nuclear-capable missile test in Pacific sparks grave concerns for AUKUS bases and air defences | The Nightly https://t.co/vHM6XH7pOu

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

“Conroy needs to get his facts right, read some books and examine the documentary record. If he can’t get basic history right, what confidence can we have in him as Defence Industry Minister?”

Well said @TroyBramston

[Troy Bramston @TroyBramston]

NEW COLUMN: Pat Conroy’s claim that Robert Menzies was a Nazi appeaser, given he sent troops to fight World War II, is a churlish and appalling smear. Does he know John Curtin also supported the 1938 Munich Agreement?

@australian #auspol #nswpol #vicpol https://t.co/wCWADQ2wBn

[2GB Sydney @2GB873]

He hasn't held back in his assessment of the sale.

More: https://t.co/b5CdwINLMa

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

In discussion with @fitzhunter at #ASPIDefCon26, @SenPaterson questions the stability of Australia's relationship with Beijing. He argues that while there are sensitivities to navigate, Australians deserve candid discussions around the threat China poses.

Watch below 📺⬇️

[ASPI @ASPI_org]

Speaking at #ASPIDefCon26, @SenPaterson says major powers are "choosing to comply with the rules-based order when it’s convenient." He says that "credible collective deterrence," not international institutions alone, will be required to keep China in check.

Listen below 🔊👇

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

Acceptance speech - 2025 McKinnon Federal Political Leader of the Year Prize:

https://t.co/c49fxcw0X4

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

What role would Senator Roberts play in managing the US alliance in a future One Nation government? After previously speculating the Bondi terror attack was an “inside job”, what more does he have to do before Senator Hanson will distance herself from him?

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

Pauline Hanson must address Malcolm Roberts’ unhinged comments at the National Press Club today. Does she agree with her colleague that our closest ally is “the world’s greatest terrorist organisation”?

https://t.co/R0SxcgTL7Y

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

“The only resource more scarce in the Defence portfolio than money is time.”

Speech to the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference in Perth today:

https://t.co/v6HDlYuNq7

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

Completely unhinged.

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

Vic Labor has voted down an amendment condemning the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses, as it passed motions opposing the Iran war, denouncing Israel for “Apartheid” in Palestine, and calling for the release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. https://t.co/g1YQBMQBdL

[Andrew Greene @AndrewBGreene]

In its 116-page report, the ANAO reveals that the Albanese government’s National Security Committee met to consider the proposed LOTE on four occasions since coming to office in 2022, finally giving approval to the complex work this month https://t.co/8vHwVRCl9o

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

Join a growing list of Australians and help me stop Labor’s ADF heritage sell-off: https://t.co/0PnRWSzSZu

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Sign here to stop the sell-off: https://t.co/0PnRWSzSZu

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Sign here to stop the sell-off: https://t.co/0PnRWSzSZu

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

Help me save our ADF heritage from Labor’s reckless sell-off. Sign the petition today 👇🏻

[Osher Feldman @OsherFeldman]

Watch Penny Wong FREEZE when grilled on whether the Albanese Government assisted in returning the ‘ISIS brides.’

This is our Foreign Minister.

Australians deserve better.

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

My analysis of the Nepean byelection last night on Sky News:

https://t.co/pdt3FLrULs

[James Paterson @SenPaterson]

My speech at the @PressClubAust today responding to the 2026 National Defence Strategy:

https://t.co/6s7l6iAc9w

[Sky News Australia @SkyNewsAust]

Liberal senator James Paterson has backed parts of Labor’s defence overhaul but warned key figures do not add up - after Richard Marles warned the world could be entering a new phase of nuclear competition.

https://t.co/pw6stQK65Q

[2GB Sydney @2GB873]

The federal government has pledged $53 billion for the ADF over the next decade, but Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson warns the investment misses the mark. 🤨

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