Media releases

Australia starts missile production

Australia will start manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles this month after the opening of a new factory in Port Wakefield, South Australia. As part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to establish a sovereign guided weapons industry and a future made in Australia…

Australia stands with NATO partners in support of Ukraine

The Albanese Government will provide a $95 million package of military assistance and has imposed further targeted sanctions related to Russia’s shadow fleet as part of our continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.  Australia will make a $50…

Travel to United States

Today I will travel to the United States of America to represent Australia at the Honolulu Leadership Dialogue. The Honolulu Leadership Dialogue brings together parliamentarians, senior Australian and US defence officials, security experts and industry leaders to discuss the complex operating…

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: 12 Months On Since the Government Response

Today marks one year since the Albanese Government responded to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.  The Royal Commission was the most significant and comprehensive inquiry conducted into suicide and suicidality in Defence and veteran communities. …

Travel to Papua New Guinea

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Port Moresby this week for an inaugural Trilateral Defence Ministers’ Meeting with Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence, Dr Billy Joseph, and Indonesian Minister of Defense, Dr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. Defence…

Product of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainment

The Australian Government today convened the third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, reaffirming its commitment to improving the sustainment performance of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP led the summit alongside Minister for Finance,…

Reforming Defence capability development and delivery

The Albanese Government is taking the next significant step towards ensuring Defence delivers the capabilities, skills and workforce it needs to meet Australia’s strategic circumstances. These reforms will include the establishment of a dedicated agency designed to strengthen and streamline…

Submissions now open for 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

Australian defence industry companies are invited to showcase their products and services to international governments via the 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.  Submissions to the Catalogue are now open – with participation raising the profile of Australian defence industry to key…

Sanctions Imposed on Russian Cybercrime Service Providers for Malicious Cyber Activity

Today Australia has imposed sanctions against two Russian cybercrime service providers – Media Land LLC and ML. Cloud LLC – and two of their key personnel – Aleksandr Alexandrovich Volosovik and Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin. Australia has taken this action in partnership with the United Kingdom and…

Australia Industry and Workers making the grade with US Virginia Class Submarines Submariness

The Albanese Government is announcing today HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ) – supporting advanced manufacturing, creating high-value jobs, and…

First PFAS working group established to progress action

The Albanese Government, in partnership with the NSW Government and Port Stephens Council, has established the Williamtown Working Group (WWG), the first community-based group to be formed under the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) National Coordinating Body. As recommended by the…

In Solemn Silence, We Remember

At 11 am today, Australia will pause as a nation to honour all those who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations – and all who have lost their lives, or carried the wounds of service, in defence of our country.  We owe them a debt that can never be repaid.  Remembrance…