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James Paterson
@SenPaterson
🇦🇺Shadow Minister for Defence & Liberal Senator for Victoria. Authorised by J Paterson, South Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne, Australia
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    Jul 3
    “Conroy needs to get his facts right, read some books and examine the documentary record. If he can’t get basic history right, what confidence can we have in him as Defence Industry Minister?” Well said @TroyBramston
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    Troy Bramston
    @TroyBramston
    Jul 3
    NEW COLUMN: Pat Conroy’s claim that Robert Menzies was a Nazi appeaser, given he sent troops to fight World War II, is a churlish and appalling smear. Does he know John Curtin also supported the 1938 Munich Agreement? @australian #auspol #nswpol #vicpol theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…
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    2GB Sydney
    @2GB873
    Jun 25
    He hasn't held back in his assessment of the sale. More: nine.social/18Ck
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    ASPI
    @ASPI_org
    Jun 25
    In discussion with @fitzhunter at #ASPIDefCon26, @SenPaterson questions the stability of Australia's relationship with Beijing. He argues that while there are sensitivities to navigate, Australians deserve candid discussions around the threat China poses. Watch below 📺⬇️
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    ASPI
    @ASPI_org
    Jun 25
    Speaking at #ASPIDefCon26, @SenPaterson says major powers are "choosing to comply with the rules-based order when it’s convenient." He says that "credible collective deterrence," not international institutions alone, will be required to keep China in check. Listen below 🔊👇
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    Jun 25
    Acceptance speech - 2025 McKinnon Federal Political Leader of the Year Prize:
    Transcript | 2025 McKinnon Federal Political Leader of the year acceptance speech | 24 June 2026
    From senatorpaterson.com.au
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    Jun 16
    Pauline Hanson must address Malcolm Roberts’ unhinged comments at the National Press Club today. Does she agree with her colleague that our closest ally is “the world’s greatest terrorist organisation”?
    The Age logo
    ‘Globalist parasites’: One Nation senator accused of using ‘antisemitic trope’
    From theage.com.au
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    Jun 16
    What role would Senator Roberts play in managing the US alliance in a future One Nation government? After previously speculating the Bondi terror attack was an “inside job”, what more does he have to do before Senator Hanson will distance herself from him?
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 26
    “The only resource more scarce in the Defence portfolio than money is time.” Speech to the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference in Perth today:
    Speech | Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference | 26 May 2026
    From senatorpaterson.com.au
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 24
    Completely unhinged.
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    Rachel Baxendale
    @rachelbaxendale
    May 24
    Vic Labor has voted down an amendment condemning the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses, as it passed motions opposing the Iran war, denouncing Israel for “Apartheid” in Palestine, and calling for the release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…
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    Andrew Greene
    @AndrewBGreene
    May 22
    In its 116-page report, the ANAO reveals that the Albanese government’s National Security Committee met to consider the proposed LOTE on four occasions since coming to office in 2022, finally giving approval to the complex work this month
    Defence blasted for botching Collins-class sub upgrades
    From thenightly.com.au
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 21
    Join a growing list of Australians and help me stop Labor’s ADF heritage sell-off: senatorpaterson.com.au/petitions/sena…
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 19
    Replying to @SenPaterson
    Sign here to stop the sell-off:
    Senator Paterson's Campaign to Save our ADF Heritage
    From senatorpaterson.com.au
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 19
    Help me save our ADF heritage from Labor’s reckless sell-off. Sign the petition today 👇🏻
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 19
    Sign here to stop the sell-off:
    Senator Paterson's Campaign to Save our ADF Heritage
    From senatorpaterson.com.au
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    Osher Feldman
    @OsherFeldman
    May 8
    Watch Penny Wong FREEZE when grilled on whether the Albanese Government assisted in returning the ‘ISIS brides.’ This is our Foreign Minister. Australians deserve better.
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    James Paterson
    @SenPaterson
    May 2
    My analysis of the Nepean byelection last night on Sky News:
    Jess Wilson's Liberals promise a fresh start for all Victorians | Nepean by-election win
    From youtube.com
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