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2016 Election Commitment Honoured

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan today announced the Coalition Government had honoured its 2016 election commitment that all personnel leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would have access to their necessary personal documentation prior to discharge to facilitate a smooth transition…

More protection for Reservists

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said the nation’s 39,000 Reservists would be better protected by recent changes to legislation. Mr Tehan said amendments to the Defence Reserve (Protection) Act 2001 would provide Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists with an unprecedented level of…

Final flight of the S-70B-2 Seahawk

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said the last S 70B-2 Seahawk ‘Bravo’ naval combat helicopter made its final flight today before being gifted to the Australian War Memorial (AWM).

Supporting the families that support our serving personnel

Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan MP today announced almost $1 million in grants to organisations providing community support to ADF families Australia-wide. The community grants are awarded to not-for-profit incorporated community groups…

Bullecourt Wind farms

Statement from Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan on the announcement that a project to build wind farms at the site of the Battle of Bullecourt would not proceed. "What a great reminder that we will never forget," Mr Tehan said. "This is wonderful news for every…

Defence innovation to save lives

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has announced locally-developed technology that will help save the lives of Australian troops. The Australian Defence Force (ADF), Red Cross Blood Service and National Blood Authority have worked together since 2010 on the ADF Frozen Blood Project. The…

Remembrance Day 2017

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said Remembrance Day today was an opportunity for every Australian to reflect on the lives lost to war and the service and sacrifice of our defence personnel. Mr Tehan will honour Australia’s service men and women at the Remembrance Day National Ceremony at…

Minister for Defence and Minister for Defence Personnel - 75th anniversary of Kokoda and the Beachheads

Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the Australians who fought in the Kokoda and Beachheads campaigns as we mark the 75th anniversary today. Eleven veterans of the Kokoda campaign will be guests of honour at a reception in Canberra followed by a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial…

Invictus Games athletes welcomed home

The achievements of Australia’s inspiring 2017 Invictus Games team have been celebrated during a welcome home function at Parliament House today. Australia’s team of 43 athletes joined more than 550 competitors from 17 nations who have been wounded, injured and ill during their service.  The…

ADF transition coaching delivering success

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said improved transition services for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel had been rolled out across the country after successful pilot programs. In March, Mr Tehan announced individual career coaching services would be trialed at Townsville, Holsworthy…

Proudly supporting the 2017 Veterans Film Festival

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said Defence was proud to support the 2017 Veterans’ Film Festival in Canberra from 18 to 22 October 2017. Now in its third year, the festival features films about war and conflict from around the world including dramas, comedies,…

Joint Statement - Minister for Defence - Minister for Defence Industry - Minister for Defence Personnel - Australia’s participation in the 2017 Invictus Games

On behalf of every Australian, we wish the Australian athletes competing in the 2017 Invictus Games the best of luck. The Invictus Games are an international, adaptive sports competition for current and former military personnel who have been wounded, injured or become ill in service. Australia…