The Northern Territory is set for a major jobs boost after a leading Indigenous construction company was contracted to deliver a $7 million explosive ordnance storage facility at RAAF Base Darwin.
To mark the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the ANZUS Treaty, I am pleased to announce that the Government has decided to fund the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) to establish an office in Washington DC.
Joint media release: Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP The Morrison Government is responding to our rapidly changing strategic environment by investing in critical capability, securing supply chains, and enhancing Australia's self-reliance.
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Joint media release: Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government is responding to our rapidly changing strategic environment by investing in critical capability, securing supply chains, and enhancing Australia's self-reliance.
Today the Assistant Minister for Defence released the second ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report: July 2020 to June 2021 in Perth.
The Morrison Government will embark on a comprehensive review of Defence innovation, science and technology to help ensure the Australian Defence Force has access to the most cutting-edge capability in the world.
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Joint media release: Member for Ryan, Julian Simmonds MP A leading Indigenous construction and facility maintenance business has been awarded a $3.8 million contract for works at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane, delivering a jobs boost in the Ryan electorate.
A joint venture between Perth-based companies Duratec and Ertech has been awarded a $52 million contract to lead an extension and upgrade of the HMAS Stirling Oxley Wharf to service a growing naval fleet.
Enrolments are now open for the 2022 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cyber Gap Program, which will support students studying a cyber-qualification.
The command and control arrangements for the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) are being strengthened. The command of SASR will be elevated to a Colonel (O6) position from a Lieutenant Colonel (O5) position to ensure sufficient capacity and appropriate oversight for the complex missions SASR is expected to perform in the future.
THE HON ANDREW HASTIE MP, ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR DEFENCE: The men and women who serve in Australian Special Operations are quiet professionals. They prefer serving their country in the shadows. As we saw last week, they were ready to assist in the evacuation of Australians and Afghans from Kabul.
The command and control arrangements for the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) are being strengthened.
THE HON ANDREW HASTIE MP, ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR DEFENCE: Our friendships are often tested in times of trial. We remember friends who stick close during adversity.
The Morrison Government is continuing to support growth and export opportunities in Australia’s defence sector through the Defence Global Competitiveness grants program.
The Morrison Government has strengthened its pledge to ensure Australia’s industry is able to support the critical warfighting capabilities of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The Morrison Government has signed a $158 million contract with Australian infrastructure services giant Ventia, creating 23 new jobs across the country and supporting the continuing employment of another 65 Australian workers.
The crew of Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has been welcomed back to Garden Island, Western Australia after four months deployed.
Twenty West Australian school leavers are the inaugural inductees into a new Morrison Government program that is boosting Australia’s future maritime workforce.
The Morrison Government has today awarded a record 25 scholarships to women studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at 13 universities across Australia.
Backing up your data is one of the best defences against ransomware attacks conducted by the opportunistic cyber criminals who continue to threaten Australian businesses, organisations, and families.
The Morrison Government is encouraging prospective industry partners to step up and share in the fourth generation of lucrative contracts delivering services to Defence bases and creating jobs across Australia.
Minster for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Andrew Gee has today announced significant amendments to the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 which will modernise and streamline disciplinary matters in the Australian Defence Force.
The Australian Defence Force and the United States Armed Forces will partner to develop a new precision missile capability to further interoperability and modernise both militaries.
Right here and right now, Australia is at the centre of an ever-changing, and at times, challenging strategic defence environment. As a national Government, our priority is to ensure we are prepared for whatever the world might throw at us.
Joint media release: Member for North Sydney, Mr Trent Zimmerman MP North Sydney businesses are set to reap the benefits of a $25.8 million head contract awarded by the Morrison Government to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Waterhen.
Joint media release: National Party Chief Whip, Member for Nicholls, the Hon Damian Drum MP The Morrison Government has today announced a $45.8 million head contract to deliver critical upgrades at Puckapunyal Training Area, delivering a significant boost to regional Victoria.
A previously unknown Australian First World War soldier buried in an unnamed grave in France has been identified. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said the soldier was identified as 10778 Albert Nicholson, a Driver in the 14th Field Artillery Brigade of the Australian Imperial Force.
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