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New UK Labour government’s Indo-Pacific strategy is critical for Australia’s defence and diplomatic cooperation, especially concerning AUKUS commitments.Summary
- Labour reaffirms commitment to AUKUS and Indo-Pacific defence spending.
- UK's forward defence presence in Indo-Pacific remains crucial.
- Australia supports new College of British Diplomacy.
- Enhancing bilateral defence strategy dialogue is essential.
- UK to maintain nuclear submarine rotations in Western Australia.