My point on The Drum Tuesday 14/3/2023. We are creating AUKUS to deter war not to seek it! Talk of ‘drums of war’ usually comes from people who have not lived through one. We are wise to deal carefully and respectfully with China. iview.abc.net.au/show/drum/seri…

My book on leadership now in book stores makes the case that understanding the past, is the best guide to the future. The Advertiser - DECADES OF CHAOS: MARTIN UNLOADS ON LIBS edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynam… Friday, Mar 17, 2023

The Liberal Party NSW loss to Australian Labor ABC News The Australian The Daily Telegraph is explained in my book “Seven Leaders in Camelot’ Martin HamiltonSmith in bookstores now. A party divided, factions, feuds dysfunction. SA a case study. Same problems -different places

My 12th book for 2023, I finished “Seven Leaders in Camelot” in less than a week, and now it can be added to my ever-growing pile of annotated books! Thanks MH-S for the first book that I’ve been able to find about modern SA state politics!

How SA Liberals could have avoided a fatal mistake - InDaily. The ⁦Liberal Party⁩ problems in Aston ⁦ABC News⁩ and more broadly are explained in my book now in stores. So are possible solutions indaily.com.au/opinion/2023/0…

"The outcome we seek is for you as CDF to desist from any action founded in a presumption of guilt or designed to punish or constructively dismiss from ADF employment any soldier not proven to have done something wrong” abc.net.au/news/2023-05-1…

Defence Force insists due process given to accused soldiers abc.net.au/radio/programs…

This is misguided leadership and again a presumption of guilt before due process. CDF should be looking at recruiting and retention, ADF suicide levels, the DSR and future challenges not preoccupied with the last war 10 years ago. abc.net.au/news/2023-05-2…

Compo for Special Forces victims sets a terrible precedent adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/w…

The Centre welcomes The Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith to its Advisory Board.  Martin is passionate about the relationship and has strong experience in India through his role as South Australia Minister for Trade spearheading the SA-Rajasthan sister state agreement.

Great to join the panel on ABC The Drum Monday 11/9/2023 in iview to canvass the G20, the rise of India and China, public housing, a 4 day working week, productivity, the voice referendum and other issues. A great discussion👍 iview.abc.net.au/show/drum/seri…

Australian Special Forces’ face more danger, harm at home than battlefields, ‘secret inquiry’ hears dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/… via The Daily Telegraph The terms of reference for this inquiry should be extended!

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At some point in the near future this process needs to either lay charges or be wound up and defunded. They have had long enough. edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynam…

Refreshing! Strategic 'group think' is narrowing debate about the problems we face, and the solutions! The sad state of Australia’s security discourse | Elizabeth Buchanan | aspistrategist.org.au/the-sad-state-… via @aspi_org

More than disappointing! The Australian - EX-SAS SOLDIER’S FAMILY VISA LIMBO edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynam… Sunday, Jun 16, 2024

This is a welcome, well consulted and sensible step forward by ⁦Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs⁩ and ⁦Matt Keogh MP⁩ Progress Recorded abc.net.au/news/2024-07-0…

Very proud to be assisting CAIR's great efforts as part of a great Advisory Board team!

The Afghan saga of bravery, allegations and betrayal | Martin Hamilton-Smith | aspistrategist.org.au/the-afghan-sag… via @aspi_org