I am pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Lesley Alway, Mr Peter Tinley AM, and Major General Wade Stothart AO DSC CSC (Retd) to the Australian War Memorial Council for three years.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide called for new approaches to reducing the unacceptable rates of suicide among our veterans.

Defence Housing Australia has completed two new developments in Canberra, adding 113 new properties to the region’s housing supply.

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Doorstop Interview
Omni Aerospace, Jandakot 
Tuesday, 21 October 2025

SUBJECTS: PM’s Veteran Employment Awards; Aukus; China flare incident

A career in Defence builds lifelong skills and experience that can be transferred to the civilian workforce when then time comes to transition out of the ADF.

Major General Wade Stothart AO DSC CSC (Retd) has been appointed as Director of the Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) commencing 11 October 2025 for three years.

The Albanese Government is implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to reduce suicide and suicidality among current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members.

More fee-free, high-quality advice for veterans about how to access services and supports is being made available with almost $5 million in funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

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Doorstop interview, Perth
Friday, 29 August 2025

SUBJECTS: Veterans’ crisis accommodation announced; anti-immigration rallies; AUKUS shipbuilding

110 years after the first Anzacs landed on the shores of Gallipoli, Australian students continue to share their stories and those of Australian personnel in the century since.