The Federal Authorities has right now unveiled an $800 million package deal which shall be used to bolster Australia's strategic claims within the Antarctic.
The cash shall be spent on scientific analysis, but in addition a fleet of surveillance drones to additional help Australia's safety within the area and counter potential strikes by China.
"It is about ... our strategic safety pursuits and our intelligence and defence capabilities," Mr Morrison mentioned.
Australia can even spend money on underwater drones and medium-range helicopters, which may be launched from the brand new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina.
When requested if Australia was involved about powers reminiscent of China making strikes in Antarctica, Mr Morrison mentioned "not all people respects" treaties within the area.
"This offers us eyes on Antarctica," he mentioned.
"As a result of there are others who've totally different goals.
Mr Morrison mentioned China "do not share the identical goals as Australia as a treaty nation on the subject of defending Antarctica".
With out naming nations, Mr Morrison mentioned others might "search to use (Antarctica's) sources".
"Exploitative pursuits" might embrace actions like mining, drilling and fishing.
Mr Morrison mentioned the overall authorities spending on its Antarctica program will rise from $2.2 billion to $3 billion over the subsequent decade.
This system can even create and keep jobs in Tasmania, the Prime Minister mentioned.
"This program goes to create 685 direct jobs," Mr Morrison mentioned.
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"That is immediately within the $800m we're putting in and a rise of 100 on what we're already doing proper now," Mr Morrison mentioned.