My response to the announcement of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

The Prime Minister today announced the Government would recommend to the Governor-General the establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. I welcome this decision and I thank...

My statement regarding the withdrawal of Australian troops from Afghanistan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the remaining Australian troops will depart Afghanistan later this year. This announcement fills me with mixed emotions. Having spent time at the foot...

Naval Group Australia's new Port Adelaide Office officially opens!

It was an honour to be invited to the official opening of Naval Group Australia's new Port Adelaide headquarters on 16 October. My Federal colleagues Senator Linda Reynolds and Senator...

Question Time: An update on Australia’s defence strategic policy

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (14:29): My question is for the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. Can the minister outline how the Morrison government is updating Defence’s strategic policy and sharpening...

First day of Legacy Week

Today marks the first day of #LegacyWeek. This is an opportunity to not only reflect on the sacrifices made by our defence personnel, but to also support their loved ones...

Question Time: An update on our nation's defence

Today in Question Time I asked Defence Minister, Senator Linda Reynolds, to update the Chamber on Australia's defence strategic policy. The Federal Government is committed to supporting our defence forces...

Matter of Interest | Australian Defence Force

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:34 ): It is my view that South Australia should be doing much more for the welfare of individuals who have left the defence forces...

Defence Reserves Support Council

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:30 ): I move: That the council acknowledges the contribution of the Defence Reserves Support Council (SA), Air Force, Army and Navy Reservists and employers...