It’s a pleasure to be here at such an important gathering of representatives of government, business and the military – and at such an important showcase of technological excellence and innovation. It is a particular pleasure to be back in the United Arab Emirates so soon.
It’s a pleasure to have the opportunity this afternoon to address the Menzies Research Centre – an institution with a unique role; to both honour the thinking of Sir Robert Menzies, the founder of the Liberal Party, and to continue to explore and develop the principles and philosophies he bought to politics that not only saw him become our natio
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which me meet and pay my respect to their elders past and present. There are a number of distinguished guests here today but could I acknowledge:
Thank you very much for your warm welcome today. It’s a great pleasure to be addressing such an influential force in the world of ideas – one associated with so many high-powered figures. It’s also a pleasure to be discussing defence in the United Kingdom, our oldest ally.
I am delighted to be here today in my home town of Adelaide to address you as the first Minister for Defence Industry. Today, I would like to outline Defence’s strategic priorities and discuss the critical importance of a capable, innovative, strong and sovereign defence industry to the nation’s national security.
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and thank you very much for the invitation to be here today. Let me first acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people and pay my respect to their elders past and present.
I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are meeting today, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present.
Thank you very much Rob to you and to everyone gathered here this morning, thank you very much for that comprehensive introduction. It’s a great pleasure to be here at the National Defense Industrial Association Conference and it’s serendipitous that the quadrilateral will be meeting here while I’m also in Washington.
We stand here in this place to mark the sacrifice, the resolve and the bravery of the men who died for us. We remember them through their story, a story that we carry as their descendants. We have travelled here to pay our respects to the first Anzacs and to those who follow them.
Thank you very much for that introduction. It is my great pleasure to be here today to discuss the new policies and initiatives the Coalition Government has launched that will fundamentally redesign the partnership between Defence and industry.
Address to ASPI International Conference, ‘Defence White Paper: From Page to Reality’, Canberra Thursday, 7 April 2016 Subjects: 2016 Defence White Paper, Competitive Evaluation Process, Defence capability E&OE…
E&EO… To channel the Prime Minister, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of innovation in Defence.
2016 Royal Australian Air Force Air Power Conference – National Convention Centre, ACT Tuesday, 15 March 2016 Subjects: Defence White Paper, Defence capability, counter-Daesh campaign, ADF diversity E&OE.
Launch of the 2016 Defence White Paper, Australian Defence Force Academy, (ADFA), ACT Thursday, 25 February 2016 E&OE.
CEA Technologies building opening – Fyshwick, ACT Friday, 5 February 2016 Subjects: CEA Technologies, Defence industry, Defence capability. E&OE.
Subjects: Shipbuilding, submarines, Defence White Paper O&OE. MINISTER PAYNE:
Senator the Hon Marise Payne MINISTER FOR DEFENCE COMMISSIONING OF NUSHIP ADELAIDE
Distinguished guests, Ambassador of France to Australia Christophe Lecourtier, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, Submarine Institute of Australia president Mr Andy Keough.
Opening and keynote address Australian Centre for Cyber Security Conference ADAMS Auditorium Australian Defence Force Academy 9am, 16 November 2015 Thank you and good morning everyone.
E&OE…
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE STUDIES AND ANALYSES ‘AUSTRALIA’S DEFENCE POLICY AND RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIA’ 2 September 2015 **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Acknowledgements
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Introduction It is my very great pleasure to be here today to give the keynote address at this year’s Australian Defence Magazine Cyber Security Summit.
***Check against delivery*** Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour to attend a graduation parade for the first time and it’s an even greater privilege to do so today as the Reviewing Officer.
***Check against delivery*** Thank you for inviting me to close this second Civil-Military Leaders’ Workshop. As leaders in our shared regional security, I particularly wish to express my thanks to the international delegates for their participation over the last four days.
***Check against delivery*** I am very pleased to be here at the commissioning of Navy’s helicopter training squadron for the MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’.
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Techport Australia, Veitch road, Osborne **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Thank you for being here on this very important day. Today is a significant milestone for the Air Warfare Destroyer Project, marking a big step forward towards the delivery of three highly capable warships to the Royal Australian Navy.
It’s a pleasure to be asked to speak at today’s Australian Member Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific meeting. The topic for today’s discussions, ‘Agreeing a rules-based order in the Asia Pacific’, speaks to the changes we are experiencing in regional security.
Thank you Air Commodore Clements for your welcome and introduction. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen –
