Keywords Minister All MinistersThe Hon Tony Burke MPThe Hon Richard Marles MPThe Hon Pat Conroy MPThe Hon Matt Keogh MPThe Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP (June 2022 - July 2024)The Hon Clare O’Neil MP (June 2022 - July 2024)The Hon Peter Dutton MP (March 2021 - May 2022)The Hon Melissa Price MP (May 2019 - May 2022)The Hon Andrew Gee MP (July 2021 - May 2022)The Hon Andrew Hastie MP (December 2020 - May 2022)The Hon Darren Chester MP (March 2018 - July 2021)Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC (May 2019 - March 2021)The Hon Alex Hawke MP (May 2019 - December 2020)The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (August 2018 - May 2019)Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC (March 2019 - May 2019)Senator the Hon David Fawcett (August 2018 - May 2019)The Hon Steven Ciobo MP (August 2018 - March 2019)Senator the Hon Marise Payne (September 2015 - August 2018)The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (July 2016 - August 2018)The Hon Michael McCormack MP (December 2017 - March 2018)The Hon Dan Tehan MP (July 2016 - December 2017)The Hon Darren Chester MP (September 2015 - February 2016)The Hon Mal Brough MP (September 2015 - December 2015)The Hon Kevin Andrews MP (December 2014 - September 2015)The Hon Stuart Robert MP (September 2013 - September 2015)Senator the Hon David Johnston (October 2013 - December 2014) Date from Date to The Hon Richard Marles MP 6 Feb 25 Visit to the United States Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles will travel to the United States on 6 – 7 February to meet members of the Trump Administration. In Washington DC, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet his counterpart US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, and other senior Administration… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 6 Feb 25 Albanese Government backs future made in Australia with funding for local companies to develop critical Defence capabilities The Albanese Government is investing in local innovation and a future made in Australia by backing two Canberra companies to continue developing electronic warfare technology under a program set up to produce critical capabilities for all three AUKUS nations. The Government today announced Advanced… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Senator The Hon Jenny McAllister 5 Feb 25 Temporary structure to reconnect flood-impacted communities to the Bruce The Albanese Government is providing vital assistance to communities isolated by severe rainfall and flooding in North Queensland, delivering a temporary bridge structure to support rescue efforts and better keep communities safe. Part of the Ollera Creek Bridge, connecting Townsville and… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 3 Feb 25 Recognising ADF personnel on Indo-Pacific operations The Albanese Labor Government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the Indo-Pacific region. For decades the ADF has operated throughout the Indo‑Pacific in support of a more peaceful, stable and prosperous region. In an increasingly… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP 30 Jan 25 Australia Boosts Stock of Long-Range Anti-Radiation Missiles The Albanese Government is investing up to $650 million to acquire additional stocks of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles, which are designed to detect, attack and destroy enemy radar systems. This is to increase the warstock of the Australian Defence… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Roger Cook MLA & others 29 Jan 25 Delivering a New Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are building Western Australia’s future, partnering to deliver state-of-the-art training facilities to give Australians the skills needed to build and maintain critical Australian defence capabilities, through the WA Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence.… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 22 Jan 25 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)… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 22 Jan 25 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… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP 21 Jan 25 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… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 17 Jan 25 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… The Hon Richard Marles MP 17 Jan 25 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… The Hon Richard Marles MP 9 Jan 25 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…