Speeches

Assistant Minister for Defence - Launch of the Defence eHealth System

Good afternoon. Today, it is my great pleasure to launch the Defence eHealth System – an electronic health record for every member of the ADF. The eHealth record is designed to increase the individual combat effectiveness of Australia’s military men and women and is another example of how the…

Assistant Minister for Defence - Australian Defence Magazine Congress 2014, Canberra

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with pleasure that I address you today and follow the opening presentation delivered yesterday by Minister Johnston. The Australian Defence Force is a small but very potent military that has delivered a disproportionate effect upon every battlefield on which…

Assistant Minister for Defence - Wounded, Ill and Injured Soldiers Forum - Hyatt Hotel Canberra

I’d like to thank the Chief of Army for his very kind invitation to join you this morning. And firstly let me acknowledge and thank those of you who have served, those who currently serve and the families that serve with you. On behalf of not just the Government but frankly on behalf of millions…