Australian military informed late about Chinese live firing drill

The Australian military learned about a Chinese live firing drill in the Tasman Sea only 30 minutes after it started. This information came from aviation authorities, not directly from the Chinese navy. The New Zealand navy, which was monitoring the situation, took an additional 50 minutes to inform the Australian Defence Force. This delay has raised questions from various political groups. Airservices Australia was first alerted by a Virgin Australia pilot who heard a broadcast from the Chinese ships. The Australian Defence Force received the warning 10 minutes after the pilot's alert.