In a document titled “The Unnatural Origin of SARS and New Species of Man-Made Viruses as Genetic Bioweapons”, top Chinese military scientists described SARS coronaviruses as heralding a “new era of genetic weapons” five years before the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan.

With the guidance of newly minted Defence Minister Peter Dutton, Scott Morrison is finally taking action to bolster Australia’s defence systems.