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The Hon Peter Khalil MP
1 Dec 25

Television interview, Sky Afternoon Agenda

SUBJECTS: Defence capability and delivery, AUKUS TOM CONNELL [HOST]: There’s been a major announcement in Defence, it's been the biggest overhaul in terms of capability in 50 years. Joining me is Assistant Defence Minister, Peter Khalil. Thank you for your time. So we're told not cutting, it's not…

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The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP
1 Dec 25

Press Conference, Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Defence Reform; ADF monitoring PLA-N task group

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The Hon Peter Khalil MP
26 Nov 25

Television Interview, ABC Briefing

SUBJECTS: CPI figures, public service funding, Australian Election Study   PATRICIA KARVELAS [HOST]: Let's bring in my political panel for today. Jane Hume is a Liberal Senator for Victoria. Peter Khalil is the Assistant Defence Minister. Welcome to both of you. Just starting where…

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The Hon Pat Conroy MP
20 Nov 25

Radio Interview, ABC Radio National

SUBJECTS: AUKUS; SUSSAN LEY SPEECH; FUEL RESERVES; DEFENCE CONVENTIONS; COP HOST, SALLY SARA: Pat Conroy is the Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs – and joins me now. Minister, welcome back to Radio National Breakfast. MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY, PAT CONROY:…

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The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
19 Nov 25

Press Conference, HMAS Stirling

SUBJECTS: AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy; HMAS Stirling; Future Made in Australia; National Health Reform Agreement; CSIRO; The Ashes; Foreign Investment Review Board; COP31; G20; Coalition Climate Policy. 

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The Hon Peter Khalil MP
18 Nov 25

Radio Interview, ABC Newcastle Drive

SUBJECTS: PFAS contamination at defence bases, Williamtown Working Group JENNY MARCHANT [HOST]: So ten years on from the Williamtown PFAS contamination becoming known, a Williamtown Working Group has been established. This is to provide local insights to the management of the issue there. This…

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The Hon Peter Khalil MP
17 Nov 25

Press Conference, Raymond Terrace

SUBJECTS: PFAS remediation in Australia, Williamtown Working Group  

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The Hon Peter Khalil MP
12 Nov 25

Television Interview, ABC Briefing

SUBJECTS: Australia Indonesia Treaty, Coalition Net Zero Debate PATRICIA KARVELAS [HOST]: So, this is quite a significant announcement. Australia has inked this bilateral security treaty. The Prime Minister calling it a watershed moment. Why is it a watershed moment?

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The Hon Pat Conroy MP
12 Nov 25

Doorstop Interview, Gwandalan, NSW

SUBJECTS: Nauru Journalist: What did you discuss in your meeting with Nauruan President David Adeang? Minister Pat Conroy: I had a very good discussion with President Adeang and it went to our broader bilateral relationship. We signed the Nauru-Australia Treaty last year which was a…

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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
12 Nov 25

Doorstop Interview, London

SUBJECTS: Remembrance Day; Defence spending and capabilities  

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The Hon Richard Marles MP
7 Nov 25

Television Interview, ABC

SUBJECTS: Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead; AUKUS.  JANE NORMAN, ABC: Defence Minister Richard Marles, Vice Admiral Mead, welcome. Thanks for your time. You've been in the service for more than 40 years now. Did you ever imagine that at the end of it, Australia would be on the cusp of acquiring…

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The Hon Pat Conroy MP
4 Nov 25

Doorstop Interview, Indo Pacific 2025

SUBJECTS: IndoPac-25; PMB-BAE AUKUS battery contract; defence exports; quantum navigation   MARK HAMMOND: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, welcome to IndoPac‑25, it is true that the capability of the Australian Defence Force stands on the shoulders of the Australian defence industry, and the…

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