On Friday 5 March 2021, I publicly apologised to Ms Brittany Higgins about the comment about her to my staff on 15 February 2021. I wish to further address the comment that I made. I did not mean it in the sense it may have been understood.
Issued by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Acting Defence Minister Joint media release: The Hon Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Internal Affairs, Republic of Vanuatu
THE unbreakable ties between HMAS Choules and the town of Mallacoota, forged during the 2019 bushfire crisis, have been recognised with the announcement of the town as Choules’ ceremonial homeport.
Australian organisations are being urged to access and follow updated advice from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) following vulnerable Microsoft Exchange systems being compromi
Issued by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Acting Defence Minister Joint media release: The Hon Warran Entsch MP, Member for Leichhardt
The Morrison Government is encouraging more women to take up rewarding careers in the shipbuilding sector.
On the advice of her cardiologist, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds will extend her medical leave to April 2.
A report in the Australian attributed some remarks to me regarding the very serious allegations made by my former staff member, Ms Brittany Higgins. I have never questioned Ms Higgins' account of her alleged sexual assault and have always sought to respect her agency in this matter.
A report in The Australian attributed some remarks to me regarding the very serious allegations made by my former staff member, Ms Brittany Higgins.
Joint Statement: SENATOR THE HON MARISE PAYNE, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women, Acting Minister for Defence THE HON GREG HUNT MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care
Joint media release:
TODAY the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army mark 120 years of service to the country, with personnel and veterans around the country commemorating all they have achieved.
Australians are being urged to strengthen proof of identity protections to help stop cybercriminals gaining unauthorised access to online information and accounts.
Tens of thousands of Australian school students will have more opportunities to experience Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related activities following the extension of a vital Morrison Government schools program.
Ground-breaking brake technology developed by a Perth business is set to increase in prominence on the world stage after the Morrison Government awarded the company a $240,000 grant aimed at boosting its export capability.
Issued by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Acting Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, will take a period of medical leave. This follows advice from her cardiologist relating to a pre-existing medical condition.
The Morrison Government is helping more local Australian companies to build up their sovereign capability in a program that will also help to boost local jobs.
Joint Media Release:
The Morrison Government has joined forces with Australia’s defence industry to develop a ‘go-to’ guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has stressed the ongoing importance of defence industrial base cooperation between Australia and the United Kingdom during key talks with her UK counterpart.
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YOUNG Australians have returned to sea in STS Young Endeavour to develop their confidence and resilience, with measures put in place to deliver the program in a COVID-safe way.
The Morrison Government has given research funding to five Australian-led groups to develop technology that will accelerate the integration of advanced materials into military platforms and give our Defence personnel a competitive advantage.
Five fire trucks are on the way to Papua New Guinea (PNG) on board HMAS Choules after being donated by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES). The trucks will be delivered to the PNG Fire Service to assist with their local firefighting efforts.
THE newest appointees to the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force were formally welcomed to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at ceremonies across all Australian states and territories last month.
The Morrison Government’s multi-billion dollar investment in Army’s close combat vehicles has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of six prototype test and evaluation vehicles from the project’s two shortlisted tenderers.
PARTNERS of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members will receive simpler and faster access to employment support and opportunities through improvements to the Partner Employment Assistance Program.
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