I have been advised of an incident involving a United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey helicopter off the coast of Shoalwater Bay today. I can confirm no Australian Defence Force personnel were on board the aircraft. The United States are leading the search and recovery effort.
Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has welcomed the Governor-General’s approval of posthumous awarding of gallantry medals for three servicemen for their actions during World War I and World War II. Captain Raymond Jesse Allsopp was posthumously awarded the Star of Gallantry for his actions during World War II.
It is with great sadness I acknowledge the passing of a Royal Australian Navy member. The member was deployed on Operation Resolute, the Australian Defence Force's contribution to the whole-of-government effort to protect Australia's borders and offshore maritime interests.
I welcome the release of Canada’s Defence Policy Review, which will result in an increase in the size of the Canadian Armed Forces and affirms Canada’s commitment to its allies and partners.
On 5 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, and Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne, hosted US Secretary of State Rex W Tillerson, and Secretary of Defense James Mattis in Sydney for the annual Australia-United States Ministerial (AUSMIN) consultations.
The Defence Ministers of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their nations' continued commitment to the FPDA, and commended the FPDA’s achievements over the 46 years since its founding in 1971.
I would like to update the Committee on the international campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, and also our support to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
I would like to again express my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the two Army soldiers who recently lost their lives during training exercises.
The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Defence Overview
Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan today paid tribute to Secretary of Defence Dennis Richardson AO who will retire on 12 May. Mr Tehan said Mr Richardson had made an enormous contribution to Australia over his 48-year career in the public service.
Mr Dennis Richardson AO has dedicated his life to promoting Australia’s interests both at home and abroad. He has been a trusted adviser to Australian Governments for almost five decades. Dennis’ professionalism and integrity are the very embodiment of the spirit that has driven the Australian public service for over a century.
Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne today paid tribute to Secretary of Defence Dennis Richardson AO who will retire on 12 May. Dennis has had a singular 48 year career in the public service. His record of service in national security, foreign affairs and defence is incomparable and speaks for itself.
Late last year concerns were raised by an Indonesian TNI officer about some teaching materials and remarks at an Army language training facility in Australia.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne will not attend this week’s sitting of the Senate. The Minister underwent surgery over the weekend to address a severe abdominal infection for which she had been previously receiving treatment. The surgery was successful and the Minister is expected to make a full recovery.
I congratulate Donald Trump on becoming the United States President-elect. The Australia-United States Alliance has been through changes of government on both sides of the Pacific over the past 65 years and has continued to strengthen and grow.
The Governments of Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Finland, Indonesia , Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherla
Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal Foreign Minister Dr Ursula von der Leyen, Federal Minister of Defence The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Australian Minister for Defence Berlin, 6 September 2016
It is an honour and privilege to be reappointed as the Minister for Defence. I would like to welcome my long time friend and colleague the Hon Christopher Pyne MP to the portfolio as the Minister for Defence Industry, and I am pleased to continue to work with Minister for Defence Personnel the Hon Dan Tehan.
To commemorate 45 years of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), the Defence Ministers reaffirmed respective member nations’ commitment to the FPDA and its importance in enhancing regional cooperation and security.
We must start buying bombs the smart way. We must turn what defence buys into local jobs and exports wherever we can. Australia’s defence industry must be central to how we keep our nation secure.
In Paris, January 20, 2016 The text of the following statement was released by the defense ministers of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States following a meeting co-hosted by France and the United States in Paris on counter-ISIL cooperation.
The US has asked 40 or so other countries, including European countries, to consider expanded contributions to the coalition, following the attacks in Paris.
Today the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, convened a meeting of Commonwealth and NSW officials including the NSW Minister for Environment the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP to discuss the NSW Government’s fishing closures in Fullerton Cove and Upper Tilligerry Creek.
The United States has publicly declared its policy of conducting Freedom of Navigation operations globally, consistent with international law.
It has been a great honour to serve as Australia’s Minister for Defence. The safety and security of the people of Australia is the first priority of government. During the last nine months, there have been significant achievements in Defence. The fragile trust between Defence and Government was restored.
I welcome the decision of the Japanese Government to reform its defence policies to enable Japan to play a greater role in promoting peace and security in our region and internationally.
I speak today to update the Parliament and the Australian people about Australia’s Defence operations in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, the broader Middle East region and our maritime approaches. IRAQ & SYRIA – OVERVIEW
Joint Statement 11 September 2015
