Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA builds on our nation's close ties but it will also enable us to deepen cooperation on a range of emerging security matters. AUKUS will build on Australia's already significant network of international partnerships, including with ASEAN, our Pacific family, the Five Eyes, the Quad and other like-minded partners within our region. This in turn will help our security and law enforcement agencies to develop and enhance our capabilities—initially in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. By partnering with our allies we can continue to protect Australians and our way of life through continuing prosperity and security in our region, and by ensuring our agencies are at the forefront of new technology. Again, our fundamental priority is keeping Australia and Australians safe.