Keywords Minister All MinistersThe Hon Richard Marles MPThe Hon Pat Conroy MPThe Hon Matt Keogh MPThe Hon Matt Thistlethwaite 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) Date from Date to The Hon Pat Conroy MP 31 Mar 23 Projects of Concern update Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, convened a Projects of Concern Summit in Canberra today about the Civil-Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY-CMATS) project. The Albanese Government is strengthening and revitalising Defence’s Projects of Concern process, bringing… The Hon Anthony Albanese MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 29 Mar 23 Commemorative medallion to mark 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War Today, the Prime Minister and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs launched a commemorative medallion to honour those who served in the Vietnam War. The medallion is a small but meaningful way to honour the service of Vietnam veterans and to recognise the sacrifice of those who never returned home and… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 29 Mar 23 Australian defence industry awarded $3.2 million in grants More than $3.2 million in grants have been awarded to six Australian small and medium businesses that are supporting the manufacturing of defence capabilities. The Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant programs provide 50 per cent matching grants to… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 23 Mar 23 A step closer to exporting Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to Germany The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards securing a major defence export deal, for Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles made in Queensland for the German Army. The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, and his German counterpart, the Parliamentary State Secretary… The Hon Richard Marles MP 22 Mar 23 Australia welcomes United States Marines back to Darwin United States Marines have arrived in the Northern Territory as part of the 12th rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D). Over the next seven months, up to 2,500 Marines will conduct combined training exercises with their Australian Defence Force counterparts, as well as with regional… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 15 Mar 23 Commonwealth and South Australia sign submarine Cooperation Agreement The Albanese Government and the Malinauskas Government have today signed a Cooperation Agreement, outlining our respective governments’ commitment to supporting the construction of Australia’s next-generation conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Adelaide. The Acting Prime Minister… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 14 Mar 23 Western Australia home for Australia's first nuclear-powered submarines Western Australia will be at the forefront of Australia’s AUKUS Pathway, continuing its proud tradition as the home of Australian submarines. This multi-generational undertaking to acquire and operate conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered sovereign submarines will see significant benefits for jobs… Anthony Albanese MP | The Hon Richard Marles MP & others 14 Mar 23 AUKUS submarine workforce and industry strategy The Albanese Government is developing a comprehensive AUKUS Submarine Workforce and Industry Strategy to support delivery of advanced conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines to the Australian Defence Force. The AUKUS submarine program will be the most transformative industrial endeavour… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Anthony Albanese MP 14 Mar 23 AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway Today’s significant AUKUS announcement about Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is the single biggest investment in our defence capability in our history and represents a transformational moment for our nation, our Defence Force and our economy. The agreement will: Strengthen… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 14 Mar 23 South Australia to deliver nuclear-powered submarine build South Australia will be the home of Australian nuclear-powered submarine construction, helping to deliver the single greatest upgrade for our Defence capability starting this year. Delivering on the Albanese Government’s commitment, Australia’s next-generation nuclear-powered submarines will be… The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 9 Mar 23 Reforming Defence legislation to meet Australia's strategic needs The Albanese Government is today calling for public feedback on key reforms to Defence legislation. The Defence Act 1903, and related legislation, will be amended to better position the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as an agile, integrated, warfighting enterprise. The proposed reforms to the legal… The Hon Pat Conroy MP | The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 6 Mar 23 The first Ocius Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels for the ADF The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Pat Conroy MP and Assistant Minister for Defence, The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, have welcomed the arrival of the first Ocius BlueBottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for the Australian Defence Force. The Royal Australian Navy and Defence industry have…