Australia's Alliance With The US

Question 1

ANZUS Treaty (1951):

Answer 1

Australia, New Zealand, and the United States signed the ANZUS Treaty, which was largely motivated by the need for collective security against the perceived communist threat in the Asia-Pacific.

Question 2

Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO):

Answer 2

Australia joined SEATO in 1954, a defensive alliance aimed at preventing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.