Appointment of Australian War Memorial Council members
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.
New framework for veteran suicide prevention
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide called for new approaches to reducing the unacceptable rates of suicide among our veterans.
DHA delivers new properties for Canberra
Defence Housing Australia has completed two new developments in Canberra, adding 113 new properties to the region’s housing supply.
Doorstop Interview – Omni Aerospace, Jandakot
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Doorstop Interview
Omni Aerospace, Jandakot
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
SUBJECTS: PM’s Veteran Employment Awards; Aukus; China flare incident
Finalists announced for PM's Veteran Employment Awards
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.
Appointment of new Director Office of Australian War Graves
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.
Independent Defence and Veterans' Commission up and running
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.
Free access to support for veterans
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.
Doorstop Interview - Perth
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Doorstop interview, Perth
Friday, 29 August 2025
SUBJECTS: Veterans’ crisis accommodation announced; anti-immigration rallies; AUKUS shipbuilding
Winners announced as schools honour Anzacs
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.