Details of an agreement struck between Australia and Israel on defence industry cooperation will not be released publicly over concerns the information could damage Australia's "international relations".
  • In short: Australia’s Defence department has refused to publicly release a copy of the deal struck with Israel on defence industry cooperation because it “could harm Australia’s international standing and reputation”.
  • The Israeli government was also consulted about whether to release the document, the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has revealed.
  • What’s next? Greens senator David Shoebridge has argued the Australian public has a right to know about Australia’s military trade relationship with Israel.