To quell aborigine uprisings.
Actually, back in 2007, the Northern Territory National Emergency Response program was set up by the government. 600 soldiers and detachments from the Australian defence force was sent to Aboriginal communities address claims of rampant child sexual abuse and neglect in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities. Also for law enforcement
Wait, Australia HAS an army?
Yep, Australia has a defence force, 53,000 strong.
In a recent white paper published by our defense department, Australias defense force will get over 100 billion dollars in new equipment and upgrades. It was also noted in the white paper that in the next decade there will be tensions in the pacific region with the rise of china as a major military power. Australia needs to be ready.