Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his cabinet today, with a major shake-up of the Defence portfolio seeing new faces and an old face in key roles.
Christopher Pyne will now shift to the role of Minister for Defence, with former Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steve Ciobo moving into the role of Minister for Defence Industry
Advertisement
Advertisement
Former Defence Minister, Senator Marise Payne has replaced Julie Bishop as Foreign Minister.
Darren Chester will remain the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel, and Senator David Fawcett will become the new Assistant Minister for Defence.
Terry Gropp - Where is your credibility. You argued that it did not make sense that the Deep Maintenance was done in SA before you became a drop in Senator. You.......
Doug A - SENATOR PATRICKS SUBMARINE CONCERNS
A much better, strategic and military/industrial decision to decentralize submarine construction, maintenance and.......
Doug A - ORCA XLUUVs FOR US NAVY
Large UUVs might be a future direction worth Australia pursuing; given our unique manpower restrictions and requirements? Regards Doug A.....