From The Australian June 2, 2023 Readers have their say on the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation decision. Welcome to the column where you provide the content. Greg Sheridan weighed in on the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case loss, suggesting it would deliver a profound...
Greg Shannon
Commentary: Australia’s Defence Strategic Review is Albanese’s last chance to save military
Sunday 19th Feb 2023
"History’s a game that’s played for keeps in my sort of work – and it will be in yours. But for most Australians, it’s a dimension of reality that’s only found on TV – don’t you agree? The reason Australia’s half asleep is that it’s outside history. The Japanese...
Commentary: Ukraine mission is OK but big defence decisions needed urgently
Tuesday 5th Jul 2022
Anthony Albanese was right to go to Ukraine – right morally, strategically, symbolically, politically. But his main work on security lies at home. And that must start soon. Much more important than anything Albanese will do overseas are the decisions he and...
Greg Shannon Commentary: Adam Bandt MP and the Australian National Flag
Monday 4th Jul 2022
This issue has seen a major outpouring of condemnation of the Greens Party Leader, from veterans many questioning if it was his own personal opinion alone or the policy of his Party. Here is the letter from retired Lt Col Greg Shannon to his Ryan electorate...