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World War I Soldier Honoured

16 July 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, said today the remains of an Australian soldier killed at the Battle of Fromelles 101 years ago had been identified and the man would be honoured...

Career coaching for Australian Defence Force members leaving the military

10 July 2017

The Department of Defence today launched an individual career coaching service for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members leaving the military.Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said following...

Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cyber Security - Capability to fight cyber criminals

30 June 2017

The Turnbull Government is committed to protecting Australians online and stopping cyber criminals.Cybercrime is conservatively estimated to cost the Australian economy $1 billion a year.Since its...

Religious Advisory Committee

23 June 2017

Today I have accepted the resignation of Sheik Mohamadu Nawas Saleem from the Religious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS). The RACS was established in 1981 to provide a link between the...

Announcement of the 2017 Australian Invictus Games team

21 June 2017

It is an honour to announce the Australian team for the 2017 Invictus Games.The Invictus Games is an international, adaptive multi-sports competition for current and former military personnel who...

Military working dogs honoured with medal

9 June 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan today announced the introduction of the Canine Operational Service Medal to recognise the important contribution of Military Working Dogs to Australia’s...

Supportive employers honoured

25 May 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has praised the employers who support their Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservist employees to serve in defence of the nation at an awards ceremony in...

Ex-HMAS Sydney retires to Western Australia

17 May 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said Ex-HMAS Sydney would leave Sydney Harbour today to be towed to Western Australia for recycling by Australian company Birdon Pty Ltd. “Ex-HMAS Sydney...

Exploring technical roles in the ADF

17 May 2017

Twenty young people from around the country have completed an introductory tour of Defence training facilities to promote Defence Technical careers.The 20 young people, including seven women and...

Defence celebrates National Families Week

17 May 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan today honoured the important role played by families in support of our Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.ADF members and their families will celebrate...

Inquiry into military honours

24 April 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has asked for an investigation into the issue of unit recognition for service with the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight Vietnam (the RANHFV), and...

Appointment of National Chair of Defence Reserves Support Council

12 April 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan today announced Ms Jane McAloon had been appointed National Chair of the Defence Reserves Support Council.The Defence Reserves Support Council provides an...

Defence Youth Safety Training - Keeping young people safe

12 April 2017

Defence’s commitment to improving youth safety has taken another step forward with the launch of the next element of the new Youth Safety training continuum.The training continuum is a key...

Government action on NMHC review

31 March 2017

The Government will make the development of strategies to support former members of the Australian Defence Force who are under 30 and have recently left the military a priority.Minister for Veterans...

Government welcomes NMHC review into Veterans’ mental health

29 March 2017

The Government today received the National Mental Health Commission’s (NMHC) review of suicide and self-harm services for veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)....

$23 million facilities project to support ADF capability

27 March 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan today announced a $23 million infrastructure project to benefit Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory had been referred to the Parliamentary...

ADF Gap Year provides opportunities

22 March 2017

Applications have opened for the 2018 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year program.Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said the program offered young Australians an exciting opportunity to...

Invictus Games Australian training squad

10 March 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said serving and former serving military personnel were competing for a spot in the Australian team to compete at the 2017 Invictus Games.Mr Tehan said 53...

New pilot training system previewed

4 March 2017

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said the RAAF’s new PC-21 pilot training system was a significant leap forward in pilot training and would better prepare flying students for their...

$213 million upgrade to Garden Island Navy facilities

2 March 2017

A $213 million upgrade to the Navy’s Garden Island facility in Sydney will improve Defence operations, enhance national security and create hundreds of jobs. The wharf upgrade project has been...

The Hon Dan Tehan MP

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cyber Security, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC

Media contacts

Byron Vale (Minister Tehan’s Office) 0428 262 894
Defence Media (02) 6127 1999

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