The Australian Federal Police has quietly created a new unit called AUKUS Command, tasked with protecting Australia’s nuclear submarine program and Defence bases. But internal documents obtained under Freedom of Information show its role goes further, explicitly including public order management and planning for protest activity linked to AUKUS.
In this episode of The West Report, Josh walks through documents uncovered by Rex Patrick for Michael West Media, revealing how protest and political opposition around AUKUS is being framed as a national security issue. The reporting raises serious questions about transparency, policing priorities, and the future of the right to protest in Australia as the US and UK expand their military presence here.
📄 Original investigation by Rex Patrick
Revealed: Australia’s secret Anti-Protest Force for US Department of War
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Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
