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Andrew Hastie MP

The Hon Andrew Hastie MP

Assistant Minister for Defence

Assistant Minister Hastie was sworn in as the Assistant Minister for Defence on 22 December 2020. Assistant Minister Hastie was elected to represent the electorate of Canning in the House of Representatives in 2015 and again in 2016 and 2019. Assistant Minister Hastie served in the Australian Defence Force from 2003 to 2015, deploying to various theatres in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific. Assistant Minister Hastie served as Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security from January 2017 to December 2020. His work in this capacity focused on national security, including counter-terrorism, espionage and foreign interference.

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Andrew Hastie MP is a member of the Australian Parliament, representing the electorate of Canning in the House of Representatives.

Assistant Minister Hastie completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History and Philosophy through the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy. In 2006, he graduated officer training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

In 2009, Assistant Minister Hastie deployed to Afghanistan as a Cavalry Troop Leader. In 2010, he was selected for service with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) as a Troop Commander, taking commands in maritime and special reconnaissance capabilities. He deployed to Afghanistan again in 2013 as a Troop Commander with the Australian Special Operations Task Group. During his service with the SASR, he deployed to various theatres in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific.

Assistant Minister Hastie resigned from the ADF in 2015 to successfully contest the Canning by-election for the Liberal Party of Australia. He was re-elected in the general elections of 2016 and 2019.

Assistant Minister Hastie served as Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security from January 2017 to December 2020. His work in this capacity focused on national security, including counter-terrorism, espionage and foreign interference.

Simulation software to boost Army's Future Ready Training

10 April 2022

Simulation software to boost Army's future ready training

9 April 2022

Managing Defence Data for Military and Strategic Advantage

8 April 2022

Australian youth to benefit from enhanced ADF Cadets program

7 April 2022

Major investment to expand ADF Cadet Program in WA

7 April 2022

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

6 April 2022

New ACT Health Centre to serve our ADF members

31 March 2022

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Remarks, Irwin Barracks, WA

8 April 2022

Official Opening of the Campbell Barracks Health Centre - Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne WA

6 April 2022

Official opening of the ACT Health Centre Royal Military College, Duntroon

1 April 2022

Address to the Australian Signals Directorate 75th Anniversary Event

31 March 2022

Senator Kimberley Kitching condolence motion Australian Parliament House

30 March 2022

Number 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Promotion Course Parade, RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook, WA

24 February 2022

Keynote Speech Cyber West Summit, Perth

25 June 2021

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Interview with Peta Credlin AO, Sky News

8 April 2022

Campbell Barracks Health Centre, Swanbourne WA

6 April 2022

Press Conference Kwinana, WA

18 March 2022

Interview with Chris Smith, Sky News

11 March 2022

Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News

10 March 2022

Interview with Sharri Markson, Sky News

6 March 2022

Interview with Andrew Clennell, Sky News

1 March 2022

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