Less than 24 hours after being unveiled, Richard Marles’ so-called landmark defence acquisition reforms have been exposed as nothing more than a bureaucratic reshuffle that bypassed key defence agencies and will do nothing to speed up delivery.
The Coalition will closely examine the Albanese Government’s proposed restructure of the Department of Defence, warning that organisational reshuffles must not distract from Australia’s urgent capability needs.
Each year, in the 11th month, on the 11th day, at the 11th hour, our great nation pauses to remember.
In a moment of stillness and silence, we honour all Australians who have served, suffered and sacrificed in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations throughout our history.
The decision to stand down hundreds of workers at the Tahmoor coal mine is deeply disappointing and will have serious consequences for the workers, families and small businesses who depend on the mine.
