Subjects: AstraZeneca vaccine; ADF assistance in Victoria; two-way travel arrangement. EO&E……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… KARL STEFANOVIC:
1. The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (hereinafter referred to as “ADMM-Plus”) was convened via video conference on 16 June 2021;
DEFENCE has reached a key milestone in its commitment to reconciliation, achieving the Australian Government’s Indigenous participation target of three per cent across the Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service.
Joint media release: Celia Hammond MP, Member for Curtin
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Joint statement with: The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Home Affairs
EO&E. Ladies and gentlemen, we gather today to remember and recognise the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk disaster. This tragic incident claimed the lives of 18 of Australia’s finest.
Australians continue to be targeted by cybercriminals through ransomware campaigns impacting multiple sectors across our economy.
The Morrison Government has launched a $10 million program that will provide West Australian high school graduates with a fully funded, 12-month traineeship to help grow WA’s defence industry workforce.
I love Australia’s defence industry. Militant protesters, not so much.
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Thank you to ASPI for the opportunity to address your ‘Shape, Deter, Respond’ conference. My apologies for not being able to attend in person.
Almost $34 million will be invested in the delivery of vehicle workshops, hardstands and shelters in Swanbourne, Western Australia to support the modernisation of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force vehicle fleet.
EO&E. It’s a pleasure to be back at ASPI. And for the first time in my capacity as the Minister for Defence. Thank you very much to Executive Director Peter Jennings for the kind introduction, and to your leadership of this organisation.
Almost $16 million will be invested in the delivery of vehicle workshops, hardstands and shelters in Hobart, Tasmania to support the modernisation of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force vehicle fleet.
Joint Media Release
Joint media statement with: H.E. Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Mr. KISHI Nobuo, Minister of Defense of Japan, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
EO&E. LAURA JAYES:
WOMEN in the Northern Territory will have the opportunity this weekend to engage with Australian Defence Force (ADF) members about the career opportunities available to them at the inaugural ‘Women in Defence Expo’.
E&OE… PETA CREDLIN: From Perth, the Assistant Minister for Defence, Andrew Hastie. Andrew, great to have you on the show.
The Morrison Government’s Naval Shipbuilding College has joined forces with Australia’s defence industry to create an online jobs portal showcasing the breadth of opportunities generated by the Government’s booming naval shipbuilding program.
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EO&E. RAY HADLEY:
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I thank the Member for Clark and the Member for Kennedy for moving this motion. I well know their keen interest in this matter – and it is an interest that I share. It is an interest that many Australians share.
EO&E… NEIL BREEN: Andrew Hastie is the Assistant Minister for Defence. He's on the line. Good morning to you, Assistant Minister.
The Morrison Government’s continued support for Australia’s defence industry has been underlined by the awarding of $837,000 in grants to six Australian small businesses to boost their competitiveness on the world stage.
[Check against delivery] Being a good neighbour has never been more important. Regional military modernisation is increasing. Disruptive technologies are emerging. Strategic competition is intensifying. Of course, a lot of this is not new.
Preparation for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has moved into the next phase. Over the past month I have had discussions with hundreds of veterans, serving members and families across the nation.
