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I also acknowledge all those who have served, or continue to serve our nation in uniform, and the families who support them who join us… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 28 Jun 25 Navy introduces new capability with commissioning of HMAS Arafura Today marks Today marks a major milestone of the Australian Government’s implementation of the Surface Fleet Review with the commissioning of HMAS Arafura into the Royal Australian Navy fleet. HMAS Arafura is the first Arafura class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Navy’s surface… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 25 Jun 25 Radio Interview, ABC Perth SUBJECTS: National Commemorative Service to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Australian Service in the Korean War, Defence Recruitment, Middle East Conflict NADIA MITSOPOULOS, HOST: Well, today marks the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, a conflict that, as I mentioned, is often referred… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 25 Jun 25 Television Interview, Sky News SUBJECTS: 75th Anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Korean War KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: Let's go live now to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh. It's a cold and wet day in Canberra, but you've been doing something very important, along with veterans of the Korean War,… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 25 Jun 25 Radio Interview, 6PR Perth SUBJECTS: 75th anniversary of Australian service in the Korean War, Middle East conflict SIMON BEAUMONT, HOST: Today is the start of the commemoration of the Korean War back in 1950. Matt Keogh is the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and joins us now. G'day, Matt. MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS… Anthony Albanese | The Hon Richard Marles MP & others 25 Apr 25 Honouring and reflecting on those who have served Today, as the Last Post cuts the silence of dawn, we pause to honour and reflect on more than a century of Defence service and sacrifice.110 years ago today, Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli under heavy fire, in the battle that would begin the Anzac legend.Little… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 25 Mar 25 Albanese Government grows and accelerates Defence spending There is no greater responsibility for the Albanese Labor Government than keeping Australians safe and securing our nation’s future during a time of global uncertainty. As the Government announced last year, we are investing an additional $50.3 billion into the Australian Defence Force (ADF… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 18 Mar 25 Doorstop Interview, Perth SUBJECTS: Supporting Australian Defence Industry; AUKUS; Henderson Defence Precinct; Defence Funding; Austal; General Purpose Frigate Program; Collins Class Submarines. The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP & others 19 Feb 25 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… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 18 Feb 25 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… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 9 Feb 25 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…