Senator the Hon Marise Payne
26 Aug 18
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Senator the Hon Marise Payne
Minister for Defence
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- Henry Budd (Minister Payne’s office) 0429 531 143
- Defence Media (02) 6127 1999
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28 November 2016
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.
Senator Payne would like to thank the medical staff for their care and professionalism.
Media contacts:
Henry Budd (Senator Payne’s office) 0429 531 143