Bardia Barracks in Ingleburn is set to serve the nation in a new role, providing services to support the NSW veteran community as the base for a new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub.

Today marks an important milestone in the Albanese Government’s implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Australian War Memorial, Canberra

Good evening.

I want to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet today and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Hunter Valley, NSW
Tuesday, 17 March 2026

JOURNALIST: So how exciting is it that you know the Hub is open here in the Hunter today?

The Hunter is home to one of Australia’s biggest and proudest veteran communities.

Supporting their wellbeing is a key focus for the Albanese Government as we implement recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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Mornings
Tuesday, 17 March 2026

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Bradleys Head Memorials, Sydney
Tuesday, 17 March 2026

JOURNALIST: So just to start off, can you explain why we're here today and why it's so important to recognise this site.

As a maritime nation girt by sea, Australians take great pride in our Navy.

Today, the Albanese Government is reflecting that pride by declaring the Bradleys Head Naval Memorials on the iconic Sydney Harbour a Military Memorial of National Significance.

The Albanese Government has more than doubled funding to enable veterans to better access free advocacy services when lodging claims with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

The service and sacrifice of our First World War veterans should never be forgotten.

Yet many lie in unmarked graves because they lacked the family or funds for a funeral.