‘Risk’: Army bans big car brand in shock move

News.com.au · James Chung · 2026-10-29 01:37 UTC

Australia has no plans to restrict Chinese electric vehicles from military bases despite the US banning BYD cars from a key air base in Japan over security concerns.

Richard Marles rules out US-style ban from Australian military bases

Australia has not ruled out banning Chinese-made vehicles from military bases despite a shock US decision heaping pressure on the government.

Australia has no plans to restrict Chinese electric vehicles from military bases despite the US banning BYD cars from a key air base in Japan over security concerns.

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