Minister for Defence meets NATO’s Defence and Security Committee
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP has met with a delegation from NATO’s Defence and Security Committee.

Visit by the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, met with his counterpart, the Indonesian Minister for Defence, Dr Juwono Sudarsono, in Jakarta.

Minister for Defence visits Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP
Minister visited the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies at the Australian Defence College where he spoke to students and staff.

Minister for Defence visits East Timor - Dili
The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence, travelled to East Timor for his first visit to Dili.

Australian Minister for Defence meets French Minister for Defence
Australia has a longstanding Defence relationship with France. At today’s meeting the Ministers discussed the situation in Afghanistan and progress of negotiations on a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement to be signed after ratification of the 2006 Australia-France Defence Cooperation Agreement.

Minister for Defence visits NORFORCE
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, visited NORFORCE during a visit to Larrakeyah Barracks.

The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon visits Air Traffic Controllers in Darwin
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, visited the Air traffic Control Tower at 44 Wing Detachment to announce the Retention Bonus Scheme for Air Traffic Controllers and Air Field Engineering Trades Personnel.

The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon visit to 1st Aviation Regiment, Robertson Barracks
Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, together with the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon, visit 1st Aviation Regiment at Robertson Barracks to tour the regiments facilities and look over the Tiger Attack Helicopter.

Minister attends Farewell Parade to soldiers- 1st Brigade Units Darwin
In the coming months, approximately 1400 soldiers from Darwin’s Robertson Barracks will deploy overseas.

Minister for Defence Visit to Williamtown Air Force Base
Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP visited RAAF Base Williamtown to meet RAAF personnel involved in the Number 30 Fighter Combat Instructor course and the United States Oregon Air National Guard deployment.

Minister for Defence Meeting With Speaker Of The House Of Commons, Canada
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, met with a delegation of Canadian Parliamentarians led by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Canada, the Honourable Peter Milliken MP.

Minister for Defence & NATO Commander meeting
The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence, meets with NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Bantz (‘John’) Craddock, to discuss the security situation and outlook in Afghanistan.

Minister for Defence meets with East Timor Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao
The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence meets with HE Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of East Timor, in Canberra to discuss Defence Cooperation.

HMAS Parramatta departs for the MEAO
HMAS Parramatta departs for the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) from Fleet Base East, Garden Island.

MINDEF at Holsworthy
Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon, experiences some first-hand commando training with 4RAR (Cdo) at Holsworthy Barracks yesterday.

Ministerial Visit: AP-3C Orion Upgrade
The Minister for Defence, the Honourable Mr Joel Fitzgibbon MP, announces a $68 million program to provide enhancements to the ADF’s Maritime Patrol Capability.

Army Reservists Attract Hunter and New England
Federal Member for Hunter and Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon, commended a joint Army Reserve and Alliance People Solutions traineeship course which is being conducted in the Hunter and New England regions.

Minister delivers address to National Press Club in Canberra
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP addresses the National Press Club in Canberra.

Minister delivers address To brookings institution
On 15 July 2008 the Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, delivered an address to the Brookings Institution, a leading international think-tank devoted to independent research and innovative policy on global issues.

Press conference at the Embassy of Australia with Australian and US media
Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, holds a press conference at the Embassy of Australia, Washington DC, with Australian and US media.

Minister for Defence meeting with US Secretary of Defence, Signing of Harold E. Holt Treaty
The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, met with US counterpart, Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, to discuss capability, international security issues, joint operations and opportunities for enhanced cooperation.

The Minister for Defence, the Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon MP meeting with US Vice President Dick Cheney
The Minister for Defence, the Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon MP, met with US Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates and a number of US Government representatives in Washington to discuss Defence and International security issues, current operations, interoperability and the Asia-Pacific.

The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP during Exercise RIMPAC 2008
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, will visit the US from 6 to 16 July 2008, taking in Hawaii, Texas, New York and Washington.

The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP at the Headquarters of the United States Pacific Command
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, will visit the US from 6 to 16 July 2008, taking in Hawaii, Texas, New York and Washington.

RIMPAC 08 MINDEF Visit HMAS Waller
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, will visit the US from 6 to 16 July 2008, taking in Hawaii, Texas, New York and Washington.

Number 10 Squadron welcome home parade
The Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence talks with a 10 Squadron member as the Commanding Officer of 10 Squadron Wing Commander Kevin Murray looks on.

Defence Minister launches Discussion Paper and Community Consultation Program
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, today launched the Defence White Paper Community Consultation Program and released a public discussion paper ‘Key Questions for Defence in the 21st Century’ during an event at Parliament House.

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General Toshio Tamogami, Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force visits The Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon, Minister for Defence
General Toshio Tamogami, Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, (left) meets with The Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon, Minister for Defence, at Parliament House.

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UK and Australian Defence ministers meet in Canberra
The two Ministers met in Canberra today, their fourth meeting since the November 2007 Australian election.

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Welcome home from Afghanistan and Timor-Leste
The soldiers from Reconstruction Task Force 3 and Timor Leste Battle Group 3, mostly drawn from Townsville-based units, marched down The Strand.

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Welcome home parade for Reconstruction Task Force – 3 and the Timor Leste Battle Group – 3
More than 1000 Defence personnel gathered on Townsville’s Strand to enjoy a free concert and receive well-earned praise from the Minister and senior Defence personnel.

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Minister for Defence the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon visits Tarin Kowt
Australian Minister for Defence the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon flew to Tarin Kowt after receiving news of the death of Lance Corporal Jason Marks.

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Dawn service at the ANZAC Commemorative Site, Gallipoli
ANZAC Day 25 April 2008 marks the 93rd anniversary of the first nationally significant military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in The Great War (World War One). About 9000 Australians died at Gallipoli, while another 18,000 were wounded.

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HMAS Stuart farewelled for deployment to Persian Gulf
Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Stuart and her ship's company of 185 men and women were farewelled in a traditional ceremony at Fleet Base East in Sydney before a large gathering of family and friends by the Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP and the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Nigel Stephen Coates, AM, RAN.

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Australian and Indonesian Defence ministers meet in Canberra
Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, met with his Indonesian counterpart, the Hon Dr Juwono Sudarsono, for the first time at Parliament House, Canberra today.

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Afghanistan Security the focus of Australia-Dutch Ministerial talks
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, met with his Dutch counterpart, the Hon Eimert van Middelkoop, at Parliament House, Canberra today to discuss a range of issues surrounding the strategic and practical aspects of continued Australia-Dutch cooperation in Afghanistan.

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Australian Command and Staff College Rugby Union Club verse Australian Parliamentry Rugby Union Club
RMC Duntroon Old Boys played Federal Parliamentarians at RMC Duntroon in a game of Rugby Union made up of four 15 min quarters. Parliamentarians won 17-14.

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AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE MINISTERS MEET IN SYDNEY
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, met with his New Zealand counterpart, the Hon Phil Goff, in Sydney today to discuss our shared interests on defence and security matters.

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Statement of Principles signed during Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations 2008
The Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) were held at Parliament House in Canberra, 23 February 2008. AUSMIN is the premier bilateral forum for consultations on foreign affairs, defence and strategic matters and embodies the reciprocal and cooperative spirit of the 60-year alliance between our countries.

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Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations 2008
The Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) were held at Parliament House in Canberra, 23 February 2008. AUSMIN is the premier bilateral forum for consultations on foreign affairs, defence and strategic matters and embodies the reciprocal and cooperative spirit of the 60-year alliance between our countries.

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US Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Dr Robert Gates arrives in Australia for AUSMIN
The United States Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Dr Robert Gates, has arrived in Australia as leader of the US delegation to the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).

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New Defence White Paper announced
Minister for Defence, the Hon. Mr Joel Fitzgibbon MP was accompanied by future leaders of the Australian Defence Force at the Australian Defence Force Academy, as he announced the commissioning of a "plan for tomorrow’s leaders", the new Defence White Paper, the blueprint that will guide the ADF for the next 20 years.

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Minister paves the way at Pacific 2008 congress
The Navy’s future amphibious ships, greater maritime capabilities and the importance of personnel retention were just some of the subjects presented by the Minister for Defence at the Pacific 2008 Congress in Sydney where Defence leaders and industrialists have gathered to discuss current technologies and maritime security.

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Prime Minister and Defence Minister visit Middle East
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Defence Joel Fitzgibbon visited Australian troops and Iraq government officials in the Middle East.

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