I think you're underselling your country. Australia is big and important enough that the US can't just ignore it or casually overthrow its government and insta

I think you're underselling your country. Australia is big and important enough that the US can't just ignore it or casually overthrow its government and install a puppet one. Obviously, it would benefit Australia to keep a good relationship with the US, but that doesn't mean they have to acquiesce to every American demand. What is the US going to do? Find another Australia? There are many countries that don't share much of the nebulous "values" with America yet enjoy a membership of US-led military alliances, because they're important enough. (Might not be a great example, but see Turkey.)