"The RAAF jet was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter aircraft during a routine maritime surveillance activity in international airspace, Defence said.
“Defence has for decades undertaken maritime surveillance activities in the region and does so in accordance with international law, exercising the right to freedom of navigation and overflight in international waters and airspace,” the department said.
Defence Minister Richard Marles is due to speak to the media in Geelong at 10.30am, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese due to hold a separate press conference later on Sunday morning."
