BLUF
The author argues Australia is unlikely to face invasion, yet it remains exposed. The real risk is disruption to fuel, trade, and supply chains — national resilience, not distant warfighting, is the priority for keeping the country functioning.Learning Outcomes
• Understand how disruptions to trade and supply chains can affect ADF readiness during a crisis.
• Recognise why fuel resilience and protected infrastructure are essential for sustained operations.
• Identify how national resilience planning supports the ADF’s ability to function under pressure.
