Keywords Minister All MinistersThe Hon Richard Marles MPThe Hon Pat Conroy MPThe Hon Matt Keogh MPThe Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MPThe Hon Clare O’Neil MPThe Hon Peter Dutton MP (March 2021 - May 2022)The Hon Melissa Price MP (May 2019 - May 2022)The Hon Andrew Gee MP (July 2021 - May 2022)The Hon Andrew Hastie MP (December 2020 - May 2022)The Hon Darren Chester MP (March 2018 - July 2021)Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC (May 2019 - March 2021)The Hon Alex Hawke MP (May 2019 - December 2020)The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (August 2018 - May 2019)Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC (March 2019 - May 2019)Senator the Hon David Fawcett (August 2018 - May 2019)The Hon Steven Ciobo MP (August 2018 - March 2019)Senator the Hon Marise Payne (September 2015 - August 2018)The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (July 2016 - August 2018)The Hon Michael McCormack MP (December 2017 - March 2018)The Hon Dan Tehan MP (July 2016 - December 2017)The Hon Darren Chester MP (September 2015 - February 2016)The Hon Mal Brough MP (September 2015 - December 2015)The Hon Kevin Andrews MP (December 2014 - September 2015)The Hon Stuart Robert MP (September 2013 - September 2015)Senator the Hon David Johnston (October 2013 - December 2014) Type - Any -Media releaseSpeechStatementTranscript Date from Date to The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 25 May 23 Appointment of inaugural Chief of Personnel Today the Albanese Government takes another step forward in implementing the recommendations of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) with the appointment of Major General Natasha Fox, AM, CSC, as the inaugural Chief of Personnel in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). As recommended by the DSR, ADF… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 15 May 23 Defence and veteran families celebrated this National Families Week The unique challenges Australian Defence Force (ADF) families experience are being recognised this week at events across Australia, as part of National Families Week. To mark the beginning of National Families Week, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, the Hon Matt Keogh MP,… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 9 May 23 Further investments to support veterans and families The Albanese Government is investing an additional $328.1 million in the 2023-24 Budget to support the more than 340,000 veterans and dependants accessing services through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). This builds on the $537.5 million invested in the October 2022 Budget as part of the… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 9 May 23 Investing in Australia's national defence Australia is facing the most difficult strategic circumstances since the Second World War. To meet these challenges we must invest in Defence, including through the acceleration of important capabilities and activities, and the reprioritisation of those which are no longer fit for purpose. Building… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP & others 2 May 23 Press Conference, Canberra ACT Subjects: Albanese Government’s support for our ADF personnel, The Defence Strategic Review, Working with Defence Forces in the Pacific, Cost of living. The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP & others 2 May 23 Albanese Government invests in our future Defence Force Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel could be eligible for a $50,000 bonus payment for ongoing service, as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to investing in the growth and retention of a highly-skilled Defence workforce. One of the six immediate priority areas identified in… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 25 Apr 23 Radio Interview, RN Breakfast SUBJECTS: Anzac Day 2023; Veteran support; Defence Strategic Review. PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: Across the country this morning, thousands of servicemen and women, veterans and their loved ones are commemorating the Anzacs. And as we reflect on the sacrifices of those who have fought to protect our… The Hon Matt Keogh MP | The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 24 Apr 23 Five World War I soldiers identified Five Australian soldiers who fought and died in the attack at Fromelles in France more than 106 years ago have been formally identified. Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, announced the names of the soldiers, who were originally recovered from unmarked mass graves in… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP & others 24 Apr 23 Paying tribute to our troops on Anzac Day Tomorrow at dawn, Australians and New Zealanders the world over will gather to honour those who have served our nations in times of war, conflict, peace and humanitarian operations. This is our national day of commemoration, Anzac Day holds a special place in the hearts of Australians. This year… The Hon Matt Keogh MP | The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 24 Apr 23 Sir John Monash Centre continues the story of Australian diggers on the Western Front The memories of Australian diggers on the Western Front will be preserved, with a $8.3 million technology upgrade at the Sir John Monash Centre in France. Set on the grounds of the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery and adjacent to the Australian National Memorial, the Sir John Monash Centre… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 24 Apr 23 Doorstop Interview, Gallipoli SUBJECTS: Anzac Day 2023 MATT KEOGH, MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: It’s an honour to be in Gallipoli in the lead up to the Anzac Day commemorations that will be occurring on the 25th of April here. Right here I've met with my New Zealand counterpart. We have a number of engagements today,… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 18 Apr 23 Meritorious recognition for veterans who served in Somalia Australian Defence Force personnel who served in Somalia in the 1990s performed extraordinary work in very challenging conditions. They should be recognised for that. The Australian Government has accepted the independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal recommendations for unit…