Media releases

Simulation software to boost Army's Future Ready Training

The Australian Army’s Future Ready Training is set to receive a boost, with the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP today announcing that a $17.6 million contract has been awarded to a Newcastle business to provide the next evolution of military computer simulation training…

Simulation software to boost Army's future ready training

The Australian Army’s Future Ready Training is set to receive a boost, with the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP today announcing that a $17.6 million contract has been awarded to a Newcastle business to provide the next evolution of military computer simulation training…

Managing Defence Data for Military and Strategic Advantage

The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring Defence becomes a more data-informed organisation that better leverages information and data for strategic and operational advantage. The Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, today announced the acquisition of Tranche 1 of the…

Australian youth to benefit from enhanced ADF Cadets program

Joint media release:  Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP   The Morrison Government is investing more than $1 billion to upgrade 73 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserve and Cadet facilities across Australia over the next 10 years. The investment includes $53…

Major investment to expand ADF Cadet Program in WA

The Morrison Government has announced the Australian Defence Force Cadet Program will grow by up to 10 per cent over the next 12 months. On a visit to Irwin Barracks today, the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, said the highly valued ADF Cadet Program is a key component of…

New health centre at Campbell Barracks to provide high quality health care for ADF members

A new modern health centre at Campbell Barracks opened today by Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP will deliver high quality health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members posted to the Perth metropolitan area. The new health centre is part of a national project to…

New ACT Health Centre to serve our ADF members

The new ACT Health Centre at Duntroon was officially opened today by the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, and will provide high quality health care in a modern, well-equipped facility to Defence members in Canberra and the surrounding New South Wales region. The $40 million…

Budget 2022-23 delivers record investment in Defence and supporting our veterans

Joint media release:  Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, the Hon Melissa Price MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Andrew Gee MP Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon…

ASD unveils new facility in the face of tomorrow's threats

Joint media release:  Assistant Minister for Defence, Andrew Hastie MP   The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has unveiled a new world-class cyber and foreign intelligence facility, as the agency prepares to mark 75 years defending Australia from global threats. The new facility,…

Boosting Western Australia's long-term fuel security

The Morrison Government is delivering on our commitment to expand Western Australia’s diesel storage capacity. Through the Boosting Australia’s Diesel Storage Program, the Government is backing ten projects across Australia that will support around 1,000 new jobs and a 40 per cent increase in…

Micronesian maritime security enhanced

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received the first of two Guardian-class Patrol Boats, delivered through the Pacific Maritime Security Program, at a handover ceremony today in Henderson, Western Australia. President of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency President David…

Second Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat launches in WA

Joint statement with: The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Assistant Minister for Defence.    The Morrison Government continues to keep Australia’s borders safe while supporting jobs, with the second of six Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats launched today at the Austal Ships shipyard in Henderson,…