Michael Pezzullo

Michael Pezzullo

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Michael Pezzullo is a former Australian public servant who served as the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs. He has been involved in discussions regarding national security and defense policies in Australia, particularly in the context of rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region and the need for Australia to enhance its military readiness.

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Former Home Affairs department secretary Michael Pezzullo said Conroy's remarks would have 'come as a surprise to American ears'.

Pat Conroy clarifies US presence at HMAS Stirling is enduring
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-01
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Former Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo warned about the risks of reliance on Chinese students.

Ambassador urges looser visa restrictions amid debate over reliance
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-25
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Former Home Affairs department boss Michael Pezzullo stated it was urgent for the government to end the current lease arrangements.

Chinese firm digs in over Darwin Port ownership
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-29
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Michael Pezzullo argues that Australia should prepare for military actions regarding Taiwan.

USA fordern Unterstützung von Japan und Australien
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-13
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Michael Pezzullo, the former secretary of the Australian Department of Home Affairs, discusses Australia's critical geography for US defense.

wie wichtig Australien für die USA ist
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-12
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Japanese security expert Takashi Kawakami and former Australian Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo have also warned their governments to speed up preparations for contingencies.

Drills to focus on invasion preparation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-23
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