For your information here is a copy of Peter Dutton’s letter to Anthony Albanese Letter-to-the-Prime-Minister-Voice-to-Parliament-from-the-Leader-of-the-OppositionDownload In that letter is a list of questions requested to be answered.
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PM’s Code of Conduct for Ministers
The Albanese Government is committed to integrity, honesty and accountability and Ministers in my Government (including Assistant Ministers) will observe standards of probity, governance and behaviour worthy of the Australian people. Ministers hold high public office...
Parliamentary Last Post Ceremony
Yesterday, the newly elected members of Parliament attended the Last Post Ceremony which commemorated Private Joseph John Dale, who lost his life while serving Australia in the First World War. Wreaths were laid by the family of Private Joseph John Dale, as well as...
Andrew Hastie – Honoured to Serve
Australia faces many economic and strategic challenges in the decade ahead. I am confident Australia can meet these challenges, as we have before in our nation's history. It is an immense privilege to be invited to serve the Australian people in the role of Assistant...
Australian Cold War Warriors – The Secret Aussie History of the Second Malaysian Confrontation (Counter Insurgency War)
The author, aged 19, Christmas 1977, RCB Malaysia This is the personal account of Private Sean Arthur’s experience as a Rifleman at RCB in 5 Platoon, Bravo Company 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) in 1977. “It’s kind of strange to think that an...
Ombudsman’s Inquiry into DFRDB Commutation
The Ombudsman’s office today (11th December) released a Media Statement on the outcome of his inquiry into DFRDB Commutation. A copy of that Statement and the Ombudsman's Report is here. Ministerial Statement - Independent Inquiry Report into DFRDB Scheme The...
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant
The Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant serves to recognise and acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the contribution of veterans and their families. The Covenant is supported by the Veteran Card, Lapel Pin and Oath. These provide the opportunity...
Covenant and lapel-pin legislation passed by parliament
Legislation to enact the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant was passed by parliament on 22 October 2019 and has been forwarded through appropriate channels for Royal Assent. Australian Veterans’ Recognition (Putting Veterans and their Families First) Bill...
Poem “Don’t Sell Australia Out”
When the shearing sheds are silent, and the stock camps fallen quiet, When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night, And the bush is forced to hang a sign, 'gone broke and won't be back', And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track. When...
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant – Now Legislated
Advice from Liz Cosson. "Good Afternoon, I would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment and support to ensuring veterans and their families receive the recognition and respect they deserve for their service and sacrifice to our country. I am pleased to let you...