Transcription: (E & OE) Governor General, Your Excellency Quentin Bryce, Mr Bryce, Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, fellow members, senators, and acknowledged distinguished guests.
Transcription: E&OE RE: Centenary of submarines, reporting of allegations against Navy personnel, Collins Class. MINISTER:
(Introduction and opening remarks) If I may commence by making some detailed acknowledgements because in doing so I think we will get a feel for how vast the contributions of so many people have been in this programme.
Topics: Border security, budget, Afghanistan, South Sudan. ANDREW MOORE: Look, certainly an interesting time to be working in Defence. Australia's obligations in Afghanistan have almost ended, with just 400 Australian Defence Force personnel remaining on non-combat roles.
MAJOR GENERAL PAUL BRERETON: Minister Stuart Robert, MP, Assistant Minister for Defence, Air Marshal Binskin, Acting Chief of the Defence Force, representatives of Chief of Navy, Chief of Army, Chief of Air Force and Deputy Secretary of Defence People, ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for coming to this very special occasion for the Australian Defence Force, the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army. This is a magnificent partnership between the State of Queensland, the Port of Townsville, the Australian Defence Force and the Townsville City Council.
Topics: International Fleet Review, Royal Australian Navy. CELINA EDMONDS: Senator David Johnston joins me, thanks for being with us. What a day Sydney has turned out for the International Fleet Review. MINISTER:
