How is the Australian Defence Force preparing for the challenges of a changing world?

Does the appointment of a naval officer as the Chief of the Defence Force signal a shift in focus to the maritime domain?

What does a career in the Australian Defence Force mean in the 21st century?

In this episode, Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the insights he has gained through his career in the Royal Australian Navy, and how he sees the future of Australia’s defence.

Admiral David Johnston AC RAN was appointed Chief of the Defence Force on 10 July 2024. He has extensive experience across a range of leadership, maritime and joint operations, training and capability management appointments in Australia and overseas.

Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of NSC. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.

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• NSC academic programs – find out more
• CDF Speaking at the ASPI 2025 Defence Conference: National preparedness and national support for defence
• CDF Podcast on Australia’s defence strategy in the indo-pacific

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What are the origins of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), and how has the organisation developed within the National Intelligence Community?

How does AGO contribute to the broader remit of Australian statecraft, the work done by other NIC agencies, and the Five Eyes partnership?

What makes innovation in the geospatial intelligence space key to building resilience?

In this episode Kathryn McMullan joins Sally Bulkeley to discuss the importance of geospatial intelligence, how it contributes to statecraft, and how the AGO works with other partners to enhance national security and resilience.

Kathryn McMullan is the Director of AGO.

Sally Bulkeley is Deputy Head of the ANU National Security College.

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AGO | National Intelligence Community

Five Eyes wide shut: now is the wrong time to pause in shaping Australia’s intelligence agencies

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What is democratic resilience and why is it a national security issue?

Why is it important to preserve public trust and participation in the electoral process and what are some of the challenges to this?

Apart from voting, what are some other ways that Australians can engage in the democratic process?

What challenges do big tech companies, mis- and disinformation, and AI present in this digital age?

In this episode Tom Rogers joins Tim Wilford to discuss the importance of democratic resilience in Australia, the role of civic engagement, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital age.

Tom Rogers AO is a former Australian Electoral Commissioner and a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). He is a member of the Advisory Committee for NSC’s Community Consultation initiative.

Tim Wilford is Director of NSC’s Community Consultation Initiative.

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Show Notes

• NSC academic programs – find out more
• NSC’s Community Consultations initiative
• Judith Brett's book: From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage

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