Media releases

Albanese Government building Australia’s future through investment in critical Defence technology

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, providing a financial boost to two local companies to support the rapid development of technology to degrade integrated air and missile defence systems (IAMD) of potential adversaries. The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA)…

New drone radio production line will boost advanced Defence manufacturing in SA

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, advancing a cutting-edge radio communications production line in South Australia through the DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial Systems project. In July 2024, the Albanese Government announced its intention to invest over $100 million to boost the ADF’s…

Supporting Australian Industry to join AUKUS submarine supply chains

The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $262 million to support local defence industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.   This will be one of the greatest industrial endeavours in Australian history. Australian industry and jobs…

Michael Manthorpe PSM appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide through swift action on key recommendations. The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM as the Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service…

Visit to Kiribati and Solomon Islands

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel this week to Kiribati for high-level talks with the country’s re-elected Government, and will also travel to Solomon Islands. In Kiribati, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet the Hon Vice President Teuea Toatu to discuss…

New Australian Cyber Security Centre head appointed

Ms Stephanie Crowe has today been appointed as the new Head of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).  The ACSC is the Australian Government’s technical authority on cyber security. It provides an avenue for organisations large and small to partner…

Further Investment in Bendigo with new Bushmaster order

The Albanese Government will build more than 40 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, locking in over 250 local jobs in Bendigo and continuing its commitment to defence and a future made in Australia. Thales Australia will build the Bushmaster vehicles in Bendigo, continuing the city’s more than…

Albanese Government accelerates Defence capability delivery as part of commitment to safer Australia

The delivery of the final nine of Australia’s fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft underscores the Albanese Government’s commitment to keeping Australia safe by ensuring the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has what it needs to defend our nation. Defence has undertaken the rapid introduction of…

Thank you to our Defence Personnel

This holiday season, the Albanese Government would like to acknowledge and thank all current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families for their exceptional dedication and service. At this time of year, we express our deep gratitude to all ADF personnel who…

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,…

More support for Defence and veteran families

Today the Albanese Government is releasing the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 (The Family Strategy). This delivers on Labor’s election commitment to identify ways to better support the families of our Defence personnel and veterans.  The related Action plan will…