The Australian Federal Police has quietly created a new unit called AUKUS Command, tasked with protecting Australia’s nuclear submarine program and Defence bases. But internal documents obtained under Freedom of Information show its role goes further, explicitly including public order management and planning for protest activity linked to AUKUS. In this episode of The West Report, Josh walks through documents uncovered by Rex Patrick for Michael West Media, revealing how protest and political opposition around AUKUS is being framed as a national security issue. The reporting raises serious questions about transparency, policing priorities, and the future of the right to protest in Australia as the US and UK expand their military presence here. 📄 Original investigation by Rex Patrick https://michaelwest.com.au/australias-anti-protest-force-for-us-department-of-war/ Support independent journalism ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Read more investigations 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"In bed with a ped? Too strong? This episode of The West Report examines Donald Trump and Australia's alliance of 'shared values' with the US in the light of the Epstein Files and the invasion of Venezuala and abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Has the final nail been hammered into the coffin of the Global Rules Based Order? #aukus #auspol #trump #china #israel Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Newscorpse Shirt Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A Royal Commission into Bondi has to look at why the shooter did it, and that's a problem. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Israeli government has circulated a list naming Australians as antisemites, including journalists, academics, students and community organisers. There has been no court process, no published evidence and no right of reply. They just put targets on the back of Australians, and the Government is yet to bother responding. Critics warn the list blurs the line between genuine antisemitism and political dissent, placing targets on people for speaking out on Israel and Palestine. Antisemitism in Australia is real and must be confronted, but collapsing criticism of a foreign state into hate speech undermines efforts to tackle genuine antisemitism and puts individuals at risk without due process. Story: https://michaelwest.com.au/israel-bans-msf-aid-orgs-from-gaza-publishes-aussie-antisemites-list/ Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to the prestigious Scam of the Year Award for the highest achievements in scammery in Australian business and politics. And in the Business of Australian politics! Who will take out the gong? #scomo for Robodebt, AI #deloitte, #Nauru, #aukus, the #antisemitism racketeers, Pauline #Hanson, #fossil #media, Australia's #property ponzi or politicians and their #expenses ? Or good old #NACC Support us patreon.com/thewestreport Our journalism michaelwest.com.au Merch lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Here is a clean chapter list with short titles, based on the timestamps in the transcript. All titles are two or three words. 00:00 Scomo Robodebt 01:57 Protest Ban 02:21 Property Ponzi 05:40 Bond Debt 06:00 Deloitte AI 07:35 NAC Failings 08:41 Hanson Surge 11:09 Uniparty Laws 12:04 Aukus Blowout 15:21 US Bases 15:50 War Industry 17:42 Fake Walkleys 19:01 Media Power 20:51 Bondi Coverage 23:20 False Flags 25:36 Gaza Silence 27:58 Resolve Poll 28:38 SOTY Winner Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How the Israel lobby perverted the justice system. Police have dropped all charges against the man arrested at Bondi Beach for wearing an anti-Israel T shirt. After a year of court dates, strict bail and public scrutiny, the case ends without conviction and without explanation. This episode asks what that means for free speech in Australia and why the process itself became the punishment. #auspol #justice #herzog Support our independent journalism ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport 📰 michaelwest.com.au 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Full Story https://michaelwest.com.au/charges-dropped-against-bondi-f-israel-tee-shirt-man/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If there is to be a Royal Commission into the deadly Bondi Beach shootings, it must not presume blame. It must have broad terms of reference; not be concocted as a political stunt to attack Albanese, peace protestors, Muslims. Everything must be in scope - broad terms of reference and an independent Commissioner with credibility #auspol #israel #antisemitism Support our independent journalism ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport 📰 michaelwest.com.au 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Exclusive footage from inside an Israeli global defence tech conference reveals how war is being openly sold as a growth industry. Weapons executives and financiers discuss Gaza as a testing ground, the normalisation of mass killing, and the profits flowing from conflict, including Australian government links. This investigation follows the money behind the arms trade, from Gaza to Iran to the next great power war, and asks who really benefits while civilians pay the price. #China #auspol 00:00 Introduction, follow the money behind war 03:49 Weapons executive brags about tech tested in Gaza 05:52 Research chief says Iran will be made like Gaza 06:26 Elbit executive explains real time combat AI with IDF 08:02 Israel boasts offensive cyber warfare capabilities 09:35 DefenseTech Week panel on defence tech investment 10:01 Investors say war has “normalised” the market 12:37 US weapons financier on Pentagon spending priorities 14:07 Former US admiral praises Gaza as AI testing ground 16:28 Israeli Ministry of Defence promotes battlefield tested weapons 18:49 Venture capital and Australian links to Israeli defence tech 20:41 Closing remarks and call to support the journalism MWM story: https://michaelwest.com.au/make-iran-like-gaza-chilling-insider-view-from-israel-weapons-expo/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the aftermath of the Bondi massacre, Australian governments are moving fast. Too fast, and in the wrong direction. Before investigations are complete, before facts have settled, political leaders and sections of the media are already using the tragedy to justify sweeping crackdowns on peaceful protest and political dissent. We examine threats against Jewish peace activists, the failure of police responses, the push to expand the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and the growing pressure on Albanese to adopt measures that could reshape public debate across universities, media, arts organisations and civil society. Gun laws saved lives in the wake of the Port Arthur massacre. Curtailing free speech will not. Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the aftermath of the Bondi attack, facts were still emerging while parts of the media rushed ahead with speculation, political framing and culture war narratives. In this episode of The West Report, we examine where journalism crossed the line into commentary, how misinformation spread in real time, and why duty of care matters most when lives are lost and communities are grieving. Support us ❤️ patreon.com/thewestreport Our Journalism 📰 michaelwest.com.au Merch 👕 https://lonelykidsclub.com/collections/michael-west Linktree 🌐 https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.