Australia will back US in any conflict with North Korea, Turnbull says
Malcolm Turnbull has made it plain that Australia will be involved in any conflict in the event North Korea attacks the United States.
The prime minister told 3AW on Friday morning “if there is an attack on the US, the Anzus treaty would be invoked” and Australia would come to the aid of the United States.
He said the form of Australia’s engagement would be determined in consultation with allies. “In terms of defence, we are joined at the hip,” Turnbull said.......