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Peter Reith MP Radio IV On Tampa Decision
Wednesday, 12 September 2001, 8:54 am | Australian Government
TRANSCRIPT OF THE HON PETER REITH MP RADIO INTERVIEW WITH STEVE PRICE, 3AW ON THE FEDERAL COURT DECISION ON MV TAMPA More >>
Jets Send Ship To Watery Grave
Friday, 1 June 2001, 9:40 am | Australian Government
A de-commissioned US Navy war ship was sent to its final resting place today off the coast of Queensland through the precise strike capability of the Royal Australian Air Force's F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft. More >>
Australian Budget 2001-02 - Defence People Win
Wednesday, 23 May 2001, 10:20 am | Australian Government
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Scott, today welcomed the 2001-02 Budget announcement that $400 million has been allocated over four years, from within the Defence budget, to deal specifically with high priority people issues ... More >>
Anzac Day On The Roof Of The World
Thursday, 26 April 2001, 9:22 am | Australian Government
The spirit of the ANZACs will be remembered on ANZAC Day on the roof of the world, in the shadow of the North Face of Everest at 8850 metres. More >>
Global Hawk Halfway Through Historic Flight
Tuesday, 24 April 2001, 8:48 am | Australian Government
The United States' unmanned aerial vehicle, Global Hawk, is more than half way through its journey to Australia and on its way to making aviation history. More >>
Ansett's reform package approved
Friday, 20 April 2001, 10:46 pm | Australian Government
Ansett Australia will not be issued with a formal 'Show Cause Notice' by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. More >>
Defence 2000 and the Defence of Australia
Tuesday, 3 April 2001, 8:13 am | Australian Government
April 1, 2001 MIN 081 /01 Defence 2000 and the Defence of Australia I am pleased today to release a discussion paper: Defence 2000 and the Defence of Australia. This paper sets out the strategic thinking and objectives which underpin the Government’s ... More >>
Ozzie Opposition Explodes Defence White Paper
Saturday, 10 March 2001, 8:46 am | Australian Government
The Federal Opposition has admitted that if it wins Government it will alter the spending commitments of the Defence White Paper to enable the purchase of two additional Collins class submarines. More >>
Ozzie Air Force deals with F-111 health concerns
Friday, 2 March 2001, 3:34 pm | Australian Government
The Royal Australian Air Force is tonight hosting a Public Forum in Ipswich, Queensland, to outline the Air Force's five point plan to address health issues arising from the F-111 Deseal/Reseal programs and to listen to the concerns of possible affected ... More >>
New Chinook Helicopters for Australian army
Tuesday, 20 February 2001, 10:54 am | Australian Government
The Department of Defence has accepted the two newest additions to the Australian Army’s Chinook helicopter fleet from their manufacturer, The Boeing Company. The new aircraft will now have minor modifications carried out to enhance safety and ... More >>
UK Defence Procurement Minister Visits Oz
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 3:21 pm | Australian Government
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, The Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP, will today host a dinner welcoming the visit of The Rt Hon Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement. More >>
Compulsory Australian Military Stand Down
Monday, 5 February 2001, 3:50 pm | Australian Government
The Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral Chris Barrie, has announced a compulsory stand down for all military personnel tomorrow, Monday February 5, 2001. More >>
80,000 on Military Justice Awareness Prog.
Monday, 5 February 2001, 1:03 pm | Australian Government
More than 80 000 men and women from all ranks across the Australian Defence Force, regular and reserve, will take part in a nation-wide awareness program aimed at reinforcing the appropriate application and administration of the military justice system, the ... More >>
Hon. John Moore MP Announces Retirement
Wednesday, 20 December 2000, 1:39 pm | Australian Government
JOHN MOORE:Well this afternoon I've called this press conference just to announce what I guess everybody already knows that I intend to resign from the Cabinet and retire from Parliament in the new year. More >>
Minister Announces Retirement From Parliament
Wednesday, 20 December 2000, 10:14 am | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today informed the Prime Minister of his intention to resign from Cabinet and retire from Parliament in the New Year. More >>
ADF Bonus Payments
Tuesday, 19 December 2000, 8:38 am | Australian Government
Head of the Defence Personnel Executive, Major General Simon Willis, has announced that a weekend report claiming Defence was abandoning bonus payments aimed at retaining key military personnel was incorrect. More >>
2000 Australian Export Awards
Monday, 18 December 2000, 11:30 pm | Australian Government
Victoria-based Securency Pty Ltd has won the prestigious AusIndustry Emerging Exporter Award at the 2000 Australian Export Awards in Sydney. More >>
Aus Defence Force Academy Graduation Parade 2000
Thursday, 14 December 2000, 10:57 am | Australian Government
The Australian Defence Force Academy will hold its fifteenth graduation parade on Thursday 14 December 2000. This is one of the largest military parades to be seen in Australia. More >>
Scott Rejects Call By Price On 3rar
Thursday, 14 December 2000, 10:56 am | Australian Government
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Scott, today rejected the call by the Federal Member for Chifley, and Deputy Chairman of the Defence Sub-Committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Roger Price, ... More >>
Special aviation web site wins top awards
Tuesday, 12 December 2000, 9:13 pm | Australian Government
A unique Australian aviation web site has taken out two prestigious internet awards. More >>