The 10 big global challenges facing Australia

AS WE enter the second decade of the 21st century, it's worth taking stock of the great global shifts and challenges facing Australia, and what Australia is doing in partnership with other countries to maintain peace, build prosperity and enhance sustainability for the future.

So here are 10 big ones that aren't going away any time soon:

First, the continuation of global financial instability.
Second, the challenge of nuclear proliferation.
Third is the cyber-revolution.

Challenge number seven embraces food security, energy security and climate change.
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