Royal commission delivers report into military suicides

The seven-volume document was handed to the governor-general on Monday.

9 September, 2024

Inquiry opens into Defence medals system

A Senate committee will inquire into the Defence honours and awards system.

15 July, 2024

2000 public servants sign letter against Palestine ‘genocide’

More than 2000 public servants have signed a letter condemning what they say is the government’s complicity in a genocide in Palestine.

3 June, 2024

War memorial contracts fudged, audit finds

An audit has found deficiencies in the quality of advice to the minister about the $540m War Memorial redevelopment.

14 April, 2024

New Defence Chief set to take command

Vice Admiral David Johnston is set to be promoted to chief of the Australian Defence Force.

9 April, 2024

Julie Bishop, former ADF chief in high level international appointments

Julie Bishop is the new UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, while a former ADF chief will advise on the death of an Australian aid worker in Gaza.

8 April, 2024

Army officer takes on top cyber security role

Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness has confirmed her appointment as the new national cyber security coordinator.

28 February, 2024

Government backs ‘flying car’ with $5.5m grant

The hydrogen-powered Vertiia VTOL will be capable of carrying up to five passengers over distances up to 1000 km.

13 November, 2023

Defence project director joins private sector

Engineering, design and construction firm HDR has recruited Department of Defence project director Tim Napper as its Defence Principal.

14 August, 2023

South Korean company wins $7b defence contract

South Korea defence company Hanwha has won a $7 billion dollar contact to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

30 July, 2023

Top Robodebt bureaucrat resigns

Defence has confirmed the resignation of Kathryn Campbell following the royal commission’s damning assessment of her role in Robodebt.

26 July, 2023

Hunter Class frigates swept up in Defence projects inquiry

A parliamentary committee will include procurement of the Hunter Class frigates in its inquiry into major Defence projects.

16 May, 2023

Audit finds $423m cost blowout in future frigates program

An audit of the Future Frigates program has a found a $423m cost blowout, delays, and a lack of focus on value for money.

14 May, 2023

Nuclear dump to be built on Defence land

The government will build a high level nuclear dump to deal with waste as part of the AUKUS submarine program.

14 March, 2023