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UGL, a member of the CIMIC Group, has won a contract with the Department of Defence to provide strategic advice, planning, supply management, operations, and maintenance for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) fuel network. The contract will generate approximately $500 million in revenue for UGL over six years, with options for performance-based extensions through to … Continued
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Monash University-led research into growing human brain cells onto silicon chips, with new continual learning capabilities to transform machine learning, has been awarded almost $600,000 AUD in the prestigious National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants Program. The new research program, led by Associate Professor Adeel Razi, from the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental … Continued
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VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC COMMEMORATION MARCH AND SERVICE Monday 14th August 2023 Parade Commences 10.50am I Service from 11.00am The Victory in the Pacific Committee is made up of two Registered Clubs Cabra-Vale Ex-Active Servicemen‘s and Mounties Group of Clubs, and 7 RSL Sub Branches in NSW from Bankstown to Campbeltown. This Committee is a … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has tabled an interim report for its inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report (MPR) and the procurement of the Hunter Class Frigates. The Committee’s report examines issues relating to the cost, progress, technical attributes and governance of major Defence acquisitions raised in the 2020–21 and 2021–22 MPRs. … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Bill 2023. On 14 June 2023 the Attorney-General wrote to the Committee referring the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Bill 2023 for the Committee’s review. The Bill would amend the Criminal Code Act … Continued
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On 20 June 2023, the Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its fourth and final public hearing in support of its inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2021–22. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from the Department of Defence on the inquiry’s second focus item: Space Command and capability. Chair … Continued
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The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has completed its examination on Defence’s implementation of the Defence Industry Security Program and management of non-compliance. Defence Subcommittee Chair, Mr Julian Hill MP, said “National security imperatives require Defence to execute and enforce strict contractual obligations with defence industry. “The Auditor General’s Report … Continued
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On 13 Jun 2023, the Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its third public hearing in support of its inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2021–22. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from an academic panel as well as the Department of Defence on the … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT What: Former Socceroo Star, Jade North, farewells 11 Rheinmetall Defence Australia Team members to Germany to play in the 32nd global Rheinmetall Cup. 11 Rheinmetall Defence Australia team members from areas such as Security; Engineering; IT and Legal and Commercial will depart Brisbane on Wednesday 14 June bound for … Continued
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A Monash University expert in war crimes prosecution is able to comment on whether Ben Roberts-Smith could be prosecuted for war crimes following the recent defamation case. Dr Monique Cormier, Senior Lecturer, Monash University LawContact: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.edu Read more of Dr Cormier’s work at Monash Lens The following can be attributable … Continued
