MEDIA ALERT

What:             The Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, Mr Greg Combet will be attending the Contractual Acceptance ceremony of HMAS Newcastle, the last FFG to proceed through the FFG Upgrade Programme.

When:           Minister arrives at Garden Island to be greeted by Managing Director Thales Australia, Mr Chris Jenkins 11:00 AM

                        Minister Combet’s Speech:                         11:35 AM

Where:          HMAS Newcastle

                        Fleet Base East

                        Cowper Wharf Rd

                        Sydney, NSW.          

MEDIA NOTE: Photo ID will be required to gain access to Fleet Base East. Media are advised to arrive early due to security and the need to obtain accreditation.

Media Contacts:

Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):                                                                               0458 276 619

Defence Media Liaison:                                                       02 6127 1999 or 0408 498664