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Delivering a plan for continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment in Australia

The Albanese Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment, delivered by an Australian workforce and anchored by sovereign supply chains, through the release of the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan. The 2024 Naval …

Chair and Non-Executive Directors appointed to the ANI Board

The Albanese Government is pleased to appoint the following Directors to the Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI) Board: Mr Ronald Finlay AM as Chair, for three years, from 11 December 2024 Major General Kathryn Toohey AM CSC (Retd) as Non-Executive Director, for three years,…

Albanese Government to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in Rockingham

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments will deliver a series of studies to inform future infrastructure and transport requirements around HMAS Stirling in Rockingham, Western Australia.  Western Australia is at the forefront of Australia’s AUKUS pathway, continuing its proud tradition as the…

Statement on Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN)

On 16 December 2024, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs the Rt Hon David Lammy MP and the Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon John Healey MP hosted the Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for…

Collins class sustainment listed as a Product Of Concern

Following a recommendation from Defence, Collins class submarine sustainment has been listed as a Product of Concern to enable enhanced ministerial oversight of this critical capability. The Collins class sustainment program has experienced challenges in recent years. With the submarines required…

Growing & skilling Australia's submariner workforce

The Albanese Government continues to invest in attracting and training the next generation of Navy Submariners in the Australian Defence Force, with work starting on a new training facility at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered…

Joint statement on Australia-New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (ANZMIN)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rt Hon Winston Peters MP and Minister of Defence Hon Judith Collins KC MP hosted Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong on 6 December in…

First AUKUS Defence Industry Vendor Qualification contracts awarded to Australian businesses

The Albanese Government has awarded several contracts under a qualification process that paves the way for the Australian businesses to enter UK and US submarine supply chains, underscoring further progress in delivering the AUKUS program.  The Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ)…

Television Interview, Sky News

SUBJECT/S: AUKUS; Mobilization deed between ASC, BAE and the Commonwealth; TAFE places in South Australia; Kevin Rudd; US Election; Trump Administration; Golf HOST, KIERAN GILBERT: Joining me live from Adelaide is the Acting Prime Minister, Richard Marles. Thanks for your time. A couple of…

Press Conference, Regency Park Adelaide

SUBJECT/S: TAFE places in South Australia; Mobilization deed between ASC, BAE and the Commonwealth; AUKUS; CBUS; Australia-US Alliance; Kevin Rudd

Delivering skilled defence industry jobs in South Australia

Almost 300 more young South Australians will have access to new training and employment pathways, to equip them with the skills needed for a career in the state’s vibrant defence industry. The Albanese Government in partnership with the Malinauskas Government will establish the Defence Industry…

Preparing for the build of Australia's nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia

The Albanese Government has taken the next significant step towards building the nation’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia, through a tripartite agreement between the Australian Submarine Agency, ASC and BAE Systems to commence preparatory work for the build of…