Penny Wong dismisses Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over Australian foreign policy

Foreign minister says foreign and defence policies are both essential for making the country stronger and more influential

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Penny Wong will dismiss Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over foreign policy in Australia, as she insists the defence department and diplomats are working together to “keep the peace”.

In a speech on Monday, the foreign affairs minister will say countries across the Indo-Pacific region want to “choose their own destiny” and not have the rules “dictated by a single major power to suit its own interests”.

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