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Doorstop Interview, Perth

SUBJECTS:  Supporting Australian Defence Industry; AUKUS; Henderson Defence Precinct; Defence Funding; Austal; General Purpose Frigate Program; Collins Class Submarines. 

Commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin

Today we remember those who lost their lives in the 1942 Bombing of Darwin and honour the service men and women who leapt to action to defend Australia’s north.  On this day, 83 years ago, Darwin faced a devastating aerial assault by Japanese forces, the first foreign attack on home soil in…

Enduring spirit celebrated at Invictus Games closing ceremony

Once again Team Australia has done us proud on the world stage, inspiring the nation throughout the week long Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.  The Invictus Games is an international, adaptive multi-sports competition for current and former serving military personnel who have been wounded…

A spectacular start to the Invictus Games

Team Australia joined roughly 5,000 attendees at last night’s spectacular opening ceremony for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which for the first time will incorporate winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, wheelchair curling and biathlon. The combined Australian team of 33…

Recognising ADF personnel on Indo-Pacific operations

The Albanese Labor Government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the Indo-Pacific region. For decades the ADF has operated throughout the Indo‑Pacific in support of a more peaceful, stable and prosperous region. In an increasingly…

Michael Manthorpe PSM appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide through swift action on key recommendations. The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM as the Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service…

Transcript - Radio Interview - ABC Radio SA

SUBJECTS: Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants; Defence Recruitment; Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. JESS MCGUIRE, HOST: We now know the recipients; there’s 55 of them from around Australia that are going to receive the first round of funding and they're sharing in $…

Radio Interview, FIVEAA Adelaide, Mornings With Leith Forrest

SUBJECTS: Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants; Defence Recruitment; Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. LEITH FORREST, HOST: The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, the Honourable Matt Keogh, is in town. Let's find out why. Minister, good morning.…

Radio Interview, ABC Radio Drive

Subjects: new ADF Ready app, expansion of eligibility for ADF to Permanent Residents from Five Eyes nations WARWICK LONG, HOST: Joining you now, Matt Keogh, Federal Member for Burt, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, welcome to the program.  MATT KEOGH, MINISTER FOR…

Press Conference, Irwin Barracks, Western Australia

Subjects: new ADF Ready app, expansion of eligibility for ADF to Permanent Residents from Five Eyes nations, polling, fuel, grant programs

Thank you to our Defence Personnel

This holiday season, the Albanese Government would like to acknowledge and thank all current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families for their exceptional dedication and service. At this time of year, we express our deep gratitude to all ADF personnel who…

More support for Defence and veteran families

Today the Albanese Government is releasing the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 (The Family Strategy). This delivers on Labor’s election commitment to identify ways to better support the families of our Defence personnel and veterans.  The related Action plan will…