Letter to the Editor - Monday 3 August 2020 Around one million Australians served during the Second World War, and many Australians today have a connection to at least one of them. … read more

Media Released: Tuesday, 30 June 2020 TOMORROW the nation marks Reserve Forces Day, and all Australians are encouraged to recognise the vital role of our Navy, Army and Air Force Reservists … read more

Today marks the 75 day countdown to when Australia will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August – also known as Victory in the Pacific Day. Minister for … read more

Media Release: Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT. 29 May 2020 Today is the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, which provides an opportunity for all Australi … read more

On 24 February 1969 he was appointed to the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam. In May that year he was commanding the 212th Company of the 1st Mobile Strike Force Battalion when it was attack … read more

Media Release: Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT. 15 May 2020 15 May 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of operations at Wewak, the scene of the final Australian ca … read more

Media Release - Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT. TODAY on International Nurses Day, we recognise and celebrate the important contribution of nurses to the safety and prosperity o … read more

There are hundreds of medals issued to military, police, emergency services and civilians. Each Award is governed by strict protocols which protect the integrity of Australia's Honours and … read more