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The Hon Christopher Pyne MP

The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (Former Minister for Defence Industry)

The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (Former Minister for Defence Industry)

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Christopher Pyne was elected to the House of Representatives for the seat of Sturt in 1993 at the age of 25.

Christopher is the Minister for Defence Industry and Leader of the House of Representatives. As Minister for Defence Industry Christopher is responsible for delivering the $200 billion worth of investment in Australia’s defence capabilities outlined in the Defence White Paper and ensuring the nation grasps this once in a generation opportunity, maximising job creation and economic growth.

In his time in Parliament he has also served as Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, developing and delivering the National Innovation and Science Agenda, a transformative economic plan to encourage Australians to embrace risk and commercialise their ideas.

Christopher also spent two years as Minister for Education and Training, and in this role, amongst other things, he reformed the National Curriculum, introduced compulsory literacy and numeracy testing for Australian teaching graduates and expanded phonics teaching in remote schools in northern Australia.

In addition to these Cabinet positions he has also served as Minister for Ageing and Parliamentary Secretary for Health in the Howard Government. As Parliamentary Secretary for Health he founded “headspace: the Youth Mental Health Initiative” in 2006.

Christopher is the author of the Best Selling book, “A Letter to my Children”, published by Melbourne University Press in 2015.

Before entering Parliament, Christopher practised as a solicitor.

Christopher is a member of many community, social and sporting groups in his electorate, and is an Adelaide Crows Ambassador and supporter of the Norwood Redlegs Football Club!

Christopher is married to Carolyn and is the proud father of Eleanor, Barnaby, Felix and Aurelia.

Thales strengthening local munitions capability with new agreements

5 September 2018

Proven Defence provider Electro Optic Systems choser for Boxer

4 September 2018

Call for Aussie Defence companies to apply for worldwide recognition

3 September 2018

LAND FORCES 2018: Boosting the Armies of Australia, friends and allies

31 August 2018

Construction of new Joint Strike Fighter maintenance facility in Queensland

31 August 2018

Advance in time-keeping clocks up Eureka win

30 August 2018

Australian steel maker Bisalloy a magnet for success

29 August 2018

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Speech to Chief of Army's LAND FORCES Seminar

4 September 2018

G’Day USA US-Australian Dialogue on Defence Industries “2016–2018: this is a watershed period in the defence of Australia”

18 April 2018

Address to AustCham Singapore

18 January 2018

Address to the National Defence College, New Delhi, India

17 January 2018

Lowy Institute of International Policy

13 December 2017

CEDA Conference - Australia's place in the world

13 November 2017

Speech - Pacific Sea Power Conference 2017

4 October 2017

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Statement on ASC

24 April 2018

Joint Statement - Minister for Defence - Minister for Defence Industry - Minister for Defence Personnel - Australia’s participation in the 2017 Invictus Games

23 September 2017

Statement - Retirement of Dennis Richardson AO

19 April 2017

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Full cycle docking at Henderson

23 March 2018

Press Conference with the Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and Minister for Defence Industry - Offshore Patrol Vessels project

24 November 2017

5AA Adelaide Breakfast Radio Interview

16 August 2017

Interview with Minister Pyne - Fran Kelly, Radio National, Breakfast, 16 March 2017

16 March 2017

Address to the Naval Shipbuilding Advisory Board

24 January 2017

Opening remarks at DCNS in Cherbourg

15 December 2016

Interview with Minister Pyne - Press Conference, Adelaide - 30 September 2016

18 October 2016

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