AllFiji takes delivery of Guardian-Class Patrol Boat
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE Fiji has today taken delivery of its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat, the RFNS Puamau, at a handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. The Prime Minister of Fiji, the Hon Sitiveni Rabuka received the vessel on behalf of the […]
Statement – Death of Australian Soldier
MEDIA RELEASE It is with great sadness Defence can confirm 2nd Commando Regiment soldier Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon has died following injuries he sustained during a parachuting incident on the 6th of March 2024. At this time Defence’s main priority is to support Lance Corporal Fitzgibbon’s family and our thoughts are with them and his […]
Audit Committee commences inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report 2022-23
MEDIA RELEASE The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has commenced an inquiry into the Auditor-General report on Defence Major Projects 2022-23 (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2023-24). The Chair of the Committee, Mr Julian Hill MP, said ‘this annual inquiry enables a critical review of major Defence acquisitions, which is the main objective […]
Expressions of Interest to open for Australian War Memorial Council
The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans’ Affairs MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government will soon commence a public search for new Members of the Australian War Memorial Council. This will be an opportunity for appropriately qualified individuals to make a significant contribution to the centre of national commemoration. The Australian War Memorial […]
Changes to Coalition Shadow Ministry
Peter Dutton MPLeader of the Opposition MEDIA RELEASE I am pleased to announce the following changes to the Coalition’s shadow ministry arrangements. The Hon. Luke Howarth MP will become the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services. Luke understands that small business is the backbone of the Australian economy. He has previously run […]