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Troops farewelled in Townsville

TROOPS deploying to the Middle East on Operation Accordion have taken part in a farewell parade held at the Australian Army’s Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack says. "It truly is an honour to be here in Townsville today to farewell our Defence…

Delivering Air Combat, Mobility and Logistics: RAAF Base Amberley Visit

SUPPORTING our airmen and women through base and equipment upgrades was the focus of a visit to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley today, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack says. "The men and women of the Australian Defence Force serve our country with distinction and…

Minister for Defence Personnel visits Darwin

DURING a two day visit to Darwin, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack said he was pleased to meet with Navy, Army and Air Force personnel. “This was my first opportunity as Minister for Defence Personnel to meet with Darwin’s dedicated soldiers, sailors, Airmen and Women” Mr McCormack…

Republic of Korea war service medal approved for wear

VETERANS of the Korean War have been approved to wear the Republic of Korea War Service medal by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd). Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack said the approval to wear this medal after initially refused…

Delivering better services for veterans and their families

VETERANS and their families are set to benefit with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Michael McCormack introducing the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-Centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018 (VCR Bill) to implement several new initiatives which will deliver better services to veterans and…

Young endeavour celebrates 30 years

ROYAL Australian Navy operated Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour celebrated 30 years of challenging and inspiring young Australians as it sailed into Sydney today, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack said. Mr McCormack welcomed home the youth crew of the ship’s second voyage of…

Water Treatment Plant for Lake Cochran, RAAF Base Williamtown

A water treatment plant will be installed to treat perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) leaving Lake Cochran at RAAF Base Williamtown Assistant Minister for Defence Michael McCormack announced today. Defence will fund the operation of the $9 million water treatment…

Assistant Minister for Defence, Member for Solomon - Joint media release - NT’S starring Defence role in Government’s focus

Key investment in the Northern Territory’s Defence operations was top of mind for the Federal Government again today as Assistant Defence Minister, Michael McCormack, toured the region’s Defence facilities with local MP Natasha Griggs. Mr McCormack met with personnel from HMAS Coonawarra,…

Assistant Minister for Defence - Government announces Seaward Village housing upgrade

A refurbishment program will be undertaken and upgrades made to the existing houses at Seaward Village Assistant Minister for Defence Michael McCormack MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop MP announced today. An independent review into Defence Housing Australia’s proposed redevelopment…

Assistant Minister for Defence - Shoalwater Bay Training Area upgrade to deliver central Queensland jobs

CAPRICORNIA’S defence training area at Shoalwater Bay was in the Government’s focus again today, as local MP Michelle Landry toured the site with Assistant Defence Minister Michael McCormack. The pair inspected Australian Defence Force facilities which support Navy, Army and Air Force training. "…

Assistant Minister for Defence - Interview on Triple J Hack - 18 April 2016

TOM TILLEY:                                      And as you heard there, last week we spoke to the Minister in…

Assistant Minister for Defence - Federal Government extends its support to commercial fishers in Tilligerry Creek and Fullerton Cove

The Australian Government today tabled its response to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee report, Inquiry into firefighting foam contamination Part A - RAAF Base Williamtown. As part of its response, the Australian Government has announced the continuation of the…