Australia Urged to Become 'Indo-Pacific Preferred Cable Hub' Amid Rising Security Risks

A new report urges Australia to position itself as an “Indo-Pacific preferred cable hub” amid rising security risks. The Australian National University’s National Security College, partly funded by the Department of Defence, highlights the country’s unique opportunity due to its geography and political stability. This could attract investments previously routed through “geopolitically sensitive chokepoints”. Regional analysts agree, suggesting Canberra must treat cable resilience as both a domestic and shared regional project. The Indo-Pacific cable network is being reshaped by geopolitical concerns and investments from hyperscalers like Google and Meta Platforms, creating a “significant opportunity” for Australia.