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Press Conference, Darwin

SUBJECTS: Funding for NT Defence; Integrated Investment Program; Industries supporting the Defence sector; 1 Brigade transformation and extra roles; NT development; China’s aggression.   LUKE GOSLING: Good morning, and thank you for coming down here to the Darwin Convention Centre where we've…

Radio Interview, Mix 104.9

SUBJECTS: Northern Australia Defence Summit; upgrades at RAAF Air Base Tindal; NT investment by Federal Government; marine rotational numbers; jobs in NT; China's aggression towards an Australian Navy helicopter. KATIE WOOLF: You're listening to Mix 1049's 360, now the Federal Defence…

Investment in NT strengthens national security and boosts jobs

The Albanese Government is investing tens of billions of dollars to enhance defence infrastructure and capabilities in the Northern Territory, making Australians safer while supporting thousands of local jobs.

Radio Interview, ABC

ABC Radio Interview WEDNESDAY, 8 May 2024 SUBJECTS: Increased defence investment in Northern Territory, support for local industry in Northern Territory, national security boost, defence housing, nuclear waste storage, Ospreys, Virginia class submarines. Adam Steer: Darwin will always be a…

$30 million for Queensland-made body armour to protect ADF personnel

The Albanese Government has placed a $30 million order with Queensland-based Craig International Ballistics for body armour that will be used by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, including in combat and counter terrorism operations. The order, which will also create and sustain dozens of…

Albanese Government delivers jobs boost in supporting naval capability

The Albanese Government is supporting almost 300 Australian industry jobs as part of a $130 million contract for the sustainment of naval capabilities critical to securing Australia’s sea lines of communication and maritime trade. Science, engineering and technology firm KBR has been appointed as…

Stop, pause and honour this Anzac Day

Today, as the Last Post cuts the silence of dawn, we pause to honour and remember the more than two million personnel who have served in Australia’s Defence Forces. In towns across our nation, and in many across the globe, Australians are gathering to recognise all those who have, and continue to…

Press Conference, Williamtown

SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s $500 million investment in integrated air missile defence system. MERYL SWANSON: Excellent. Good morning, and welcome to Lockheed Martin here at Williamtown on the land of the Worimi. I’m Meryl Swanson, the federal member for Paterson, and I couldn’t be prouder to…

Government invests $500 million in defence capability and delivers job boost

The Albanese Government is investing $500 million in next-generation air missile defence as part of an unwavering commitment to strengthen national security and provide the Australian Defence Force with the capabilities it needs to make Australians safer. The contract with Lockheed Martin Australia…

Television Interview, ABC Newcastle

SUBJECTS: Ghost Shark; AUKUS Pillar Two; National Defence Strategy. PAUL CULLIVER: Well, maybe you've been keeping an eye on the rise of the autonomous vehicle. Of course, private motor companies around the world racing to try to build some kind of car you can jump in at your home. It'll drive you…

National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, Ghost Shark

SUBJECTS: National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, Ghost Shark. MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY PAT CONROY: Well, good morning, everyone. I’m joined today by Professor Tanya Munro, Chief Defence Scientist, Rear Admiral Chris Smith, Commander of the Australian Fleet; Major…

Radio Interview, ABC Melbourne

SUBJECT/S: National Defence Strategy and the Integrated Investment Program; Defence’s funding measures to deal with inflation; Ghost Shark; long-range strike HOST, RAF EPSTEIN: We need to triple our spending. This is on the text, the Chinese will invade Taiwan and the poo will hit the fan. And,…