National Defence & Civil Preparedness

Defence isn’t just about missiles and submarines. It’s about protecting our people, our land, and our way of life. It’s about building a nation that’s prepared — not just for war, but for disruption, disaster, and denial of access. A sovereign nation must be able to stand on its own.

The Problem

Australia is dangerously unprepared. We have limited fuel reserves. ADF recruitment is falling. Our manufacturing base is hollowed out. Key ports and logistics hubs are foreign-controlled. Civil defence doesn’t exist. If crisis came tomorrow — cyber, natural, or strategic — we would scramble. Our population has been kept in the dark and lulled into false security. That must change.

Why It Matters

National defence is the foundation of national independence. But defence doesn’t just belong to Canberra or the military. Every citizen has a role to play in resilience — whether through service, awareness, or preparation. When every system is vulnerable — from energy and food to ports and communications — the strength of a nation is measured in how well it prepares before the crisis hits.

The Fair Go Plan

• Double ADF personnel numbers within 10 years through national recruitment and incentives.
• Re-establish domestic defence manufacturing — drones, missiles, vehicles, comms, fuel.
• Develop a Civil Resilience Service: trained volunteers in logistics, response, food, fuel, and comms.
• Mandate 90-day fuel reserve legislation, with regional depots and strategic transport links.
• Strengthen regional alliances with India, Indonesia, Japan, and our Pacific neighbours.
• Fund early-warning systems and surveillance infrastructure across northern Australia.

Preparedness Is Patriotism

Real defence is not fear-based — it’s responsibility-based. It’s time we prepared as if the future depends on it — because it does. We will not outsource our security. Not to foreign powers. Not to blind faith. Not anymore.