The search is on for Australia’s leading veteran employers and employees, with nominations for the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards now open.

Tomorrow marks the 80^th anniversary of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, a major victory for the Allied Forces in the South West Pacific resulting in the destruction of a Japanese naval convoy carrying about 7,000 troops.

For the first time, Defence Ministers will join Defence personnel in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, as part of the Sydney WorldPride festival on Saturday 25 February 2023.

Good morning.

I want to begin by acknowledging the Larrakia People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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Doorstop interview
Darwin

Bombing of Darwin Commemorative Service, Defence Strategic Review

Today Australians pause to remember those who lost their lives, and those who served in the defence of Darwin during the Second World War.

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Radio Interview
6PR Perth live with Oliver Peterson

Veterans’ Legislation Reform Consultation Pathway

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Radio Interview
2GB Ben Fordham Live

Veterans’ Legislation Reform Consultation Pathway

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Press conference
Parliament House, Canberra

Veterans' Legislation Reform Consultation Pathway

Today the Albanese Government has taken the next step in responding to the recommendations of the Interim Report by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide by commencing public consultation on a Pathway to simplify veteran compensation and rehabilitation legislation.