Media Releases from 2007
November 2007
23 November 2007
21 November 2007
October 2007
11 October 2007
4 October 2007
September 2007
25 September 2007
10 September 2007
7 September 2007
August 2007
22 August 2007
9 August 2007
3 August 2007
July 2007
20 July 2007
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20 July 2007
11 July 2007
11 July 2007
6 July 2007
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June 2007
28 June 2007
28 June 2007
25 June 2007
May 2007
27 May 2007
21 May 2007
1 May 2007
April 2007
18 April 2007
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4 April 2007
March 2007
28 March 2007
28 March 2007
Visit to Solomon Islands to reinforce benefits of employing Reservists
Queensland
employers of Defence Reservists will fly to the Solomon Islands today (23 March) to
see first hand the benefits that Reserve service brings to their employees and to
Australia.
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23 March 2007
19 March 2007
9 March 2007
9 March 2007
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1 March 2007
February 2007
28 February 2007
21 February 2007
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January 2007
31 January 2007
23 November 2007
Victorian employers of Australian Defence Force Reserves recognised
A ceremony to recognise 13 Victorian employers for their support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves was held last night at the ANZ Pavilion, Melbourne.
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A ceremony to recognise 13 Victorian employers for their support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves was held last night at the ANZ Pavilion, Melbourne.
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SA Employers awarded for supporting Defence Reservists
Award Ceremony for employers who support Defence Reservists held at the Bradman Room, Adelaide Oval, King William Street, Adelaide, 6.30pm Thursday 22 November 2007.
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Award Ceremony for employers who support Defence Reservists held at the Bradman Room, Adelaide Oval, King William Street, Adelaide, 6.30pm Thursday 22 November 2007.
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11 October 2007
Bosses to stretch at RAAF Base Amberley
Business owners and managers of RAAF Reservists from southern Queensland will get a taste of Air Force life tomorrow (12 October).
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CIT leads the way in supporting Student Reservists
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay MP today congratulated the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) for being Australia’s first vocational education and training institution to adopt a set of guidelines developed to protect students who are Australian Defence Force Reservists
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay MP today congratulated the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) for being Australia’s first vocational education and training institution to adopt a set of guidelines developed to protect students who are Australian Defence Force Reservists
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| Major General Greg Melick | Andrew Barr, ACT Minister for Education |
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September 2007
25 September 2007
James Cook University to support Student Reservists
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, today announced that Queensland's James Cook University (JCU) has become the State's first university to formally adopt Student Reservist Support Guidelines.
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10 September 2007
| Rebuilding in the cradle of civilisation Helping to rebuild in the ‘cradle of civilisation’ is the latest challenge for East Brisbane’s Mark Armstrong. He has a key role in the Australian Battle Group on duty in southern Iraq where 6,000 years earlier the Sumerians established the first known civilisation. Full Article |  |
7 September 2007
Perth's Air Force Reserve Squadron receives National Award
Perth’s Air Force Reserve unit, No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron, will receive national recognition on Saturday 8 September, when the National Vice President of the Air Force Association, Mr Peter Fardon, presents the prestigious Air Force Association Trophy to the Squadron. The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr Ken Micheal AC, will review the parade. The presentation parade, will take place at RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook at 1:40 pm.
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Perth’s Air Force Reserve unit, No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron, will receive national recognition on Saturday 8 September, when the National Vice President of the Air Force Association, Mr Peter Fardon, presents the prestigious Air Force Association Trophy to the Squadron. The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr Ken Micheal AC, will review the parade. The presentation parade, will take place at RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook at 1:40 pm.
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August 2007
22 August 2007
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Strong relationship with industry vital for Defence Force success
Industry and the Australian Defence Force Reserve need to embark on a new level of cooperation by sharing scarce personnel resources, according to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Peter Lindsay MP. Full Article |
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9 August 2007
Best result for 10 years in recruitment
I am pleased to announce that Defence enlisted 8924 people in total into the Australian Defence Force last financial year. This is 1125 more people than enlisted in the previous financial year.
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I am pleased to announce that Defence enlisted 8924 people in total into the Australian Defence Force last financial year. This is 1125 more people than enlisted in the previous financial year.
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Defence Reserve Trainees Graduate!
Critical Trades Capability Initiative (CTCI) Training and Recruitment Specialists, Alliance People Solutions, Defence Force Reserves, Muswellbrook TAFE and local business leaders today celebrated the graduation of 10 young men and women keen on joining the Australian Army Defence Reserves, as well as wishing to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship. Full article |
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July 2007
20 July 2007
Review of Defence Reserves legislation visits Hobart
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Hobart on Tuesday (24 July).
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Hobart on Tuesday (24 July).
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Review of Defence Reserves legislation visits Adelaide
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Adelaide on Wednesday (25 July).
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Adelaide on Wednesday (25 July).
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Review of Defence Reserves legislation visits Melbourne
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Melbourne on Monday (23 July).
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Melbourne on Monday (23 July).
Full article11 July 2007
Review of Defence Reserves legislation visits Cairns
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserves to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Cairns next Thursday (12 July).
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserves to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Cairns next Thursday (12 July).
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Major General Melick becomes Australia's most senior Reservist
Major General Greg Melick, AM, RFD, S.C. has been appointed Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves) and Head Reserve Policy. He succeeds Major General Neil Wilson, AM, RFD who has retired from the ADF after more than 40 years of service.
6 July 2007
Review of Defence Reserves Legislation visits Townsville
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Townsville next Tuesday (10 July).
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at a legislation review workshop to be held in Townsville next Tuesday (10 July).
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6 July 2007
Employers visit the Solomon Islands to experience the benefits of Reserve Service
New South Wales employers of Defence Reservists will fly to the Solomon Islands today (6 July) as part of Exercise Bosslift.
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New South Wales employers of Defence Reservists will fly to the Solomon Islands today (6 July) as part of Exercise Bosslift.
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June 2007
28 June 2007
Review of Defence Reserves Legislation visits Canberra
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at legislation review workshop to be held in Canberra today.
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay, is calling for all community members interested in the Defence Reserve to have their say at legislation review workshop to be held in Canberra today.
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28 June 2007
Health Professionals' Business Functions To Boost ADF Capability
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Peter Lindsay MP, has called on health care professionals to consider part-time careers in the Australian Defence Force(ADF).
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Peter Lindsay MP, has called on health care professionals to consider part-time careers in the Australian Defence Force(ADF).
In Brisbane, at the first of a series of Australia-wide business functions for Health Professionals, Mr Lindsay said medical, nursing and allied health personnel were greatly needed in the ADF.
Mr Lindsay told representatives from major Queensland hospitals, specialist health care facilities and private practices that Health Professionals who signed up for Reserve service would gain a variety of medical experience unparalleled in civilian practice.
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25 June 2007
Visit to Talisman-Saber 07 Military Hospital highlights need for more Health Professionals in Defence Reserve
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay MP, has announced a Defence initiative to encourage doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to consider part-time careers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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27 May 2007
ACT Employers of ADF Reservists recognised
Seven ACT employers have been recognised for their support of Defence Reserves at a ceremony tonight at the Australian Defence College, Weston Creek.
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Seven ACT employers have been recognised for their support of Defence Reserves at a ceremony tonight at the Australian Defence College, Weston Creek.
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Increase in financial assistance for Employers
Employers of Defence Reservists who claim financial assistance through the Employer Support Payment Scheme will receive more money after 1 July. Employer Support Payments (ESPs) will rise from $1,035.90 to $1,070.40, for every week full-time employee Reservists are away from their civilian jobs, once the qualifying period of two weeks and other eligibility criteria are satisfied.
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Employers of Defence Reservists who claim financial assistance through the Employer Support Payment Scheme will receive more money after 1 July. Employer Support Payments (ESPs) will rise from $1,035.90 to $1,070.40, for every week full-time employee Reservists are away from their civilian jobs, once the qualifying period of two weeks and other eligibility criteria are satisfied.
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Employers hold onto hats with hard working Reservists
Rap jumping face down a vertical drop, running through an obstacle course and pushing a zodiac dingy to its limits on Darwin Harbour are not everyone’s idea of a relaxing weekend.
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April 2007
18 April 2007
NT Employers and Executives to get down and dirty
Some of the Northern Territory’s leading executives and managers will take part in Exercise Executive Stretch (EES) over the coming days.
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Some of the Northern Territory’s leading executives and managers will take part in Exercise Executive Stretch (EES) over the coming days.
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New South Wales Employers of ADF Reserves recognised
The New South Wales Fire Brigade has been recognised for its contribution to the Australian Defence Force Reserves. The NSW Fire Brigade has been presented with the State Employer of the Year Award at a ceremony onboard HMAS Melbourne, at Garden Island.
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The New South Wales Fire Brigade has been recognised for its contribution to the Australian Defence Force Reserves. The NSW Fire Brigade has been presented with the State Employer of the Year Award at a ceremony onboard HMAS Melbourne, at Garden Island.
Full media release17 April 2007
Major review of Defence Reserves legislation announced
Defence will conduct a major review of the legislation designed to protect Reservists, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay MP announced today.
The Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001 is designed to allow the men and women who serve in Australia’s Navy, Army and Air Force Reserves to enjoy appropriate levels of protection in their civilian occupations without burdening employers with unnecessary compliance.
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4 April 2007
Army Reservists farewelled to Solomon Islands
More than 100 Army Reservists drawn from New South Wales based units will soon deploy overseas to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
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March 2007
28 March 2007
Lindsay makes a flying start to the day
Peter Lindsay MP, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence and Member for Herbert, made a flying start to the day, joining Air Force personnel in the RAAF promotional balloon over Canberra.
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Peter Lindsay MP, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence and Member for Herbert, made a flying start to the day, joining Air Force personnel in the RAAF promotional balloon over Canberra.
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28 March 2007
Queensland
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ADF invites Employers to stretch out
Some 25 middle to senior managers from a variety of Perth
19 March 2007
Role of Reservist Major Jason Harley from Brisbane highlighted in national story
A key figure in Iraq's reconstruction effort says an Australian troop withdrawal would be "devastating".
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A key figure in Iraq's reconstruction effort says an Australian troop withdrawal would be "devastating".
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9 March 2007
Boss has new found interest in Reserves
Thuringowa City Council's Deputy CEO, Allan Lee, has a new found respect for the council's Army reservists following a recent trip to the jungles of southern Malaysia.
9 March 2007
Time to take step back and relax
Allan Lee started out catching cows and picking up garbage when he began with Thuringowa City Council in 1968.
5 March 2007
Our Reservists back up police in the Solomons
Dane Sanders has swapped his carpenter's tools for a rifle to patrol the streets of Solomon Islands capital Honiara.
1 March 2007
VIPS learn about Navy through Sea Day
Five senior employers have experienced life at sea during a VIP Navy Day.
Five senior employers have experienced life at sea during a VIP Navy Day.
February 2007
28 February 2007
ADF Recruitment and Retention a key focus of Naval Reserve Leadership Forum
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson today opened the Royal Australian Naval Reserve Corporate Leadership Forum which focused on recruitment and retention.
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21 February 2007
Gain a trade and be part of the Army Reserve
Training and Recruitment Specialists, Alliance People Solutions, Army Reserve, New England North West Group Training and New England TAFE have come together to offer a unique opportunity for people living in the New England area, wishing to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship.
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Training and Recruitment Specialists, Alliance People Solutions, Army Reserve, New England North West Group Training and New England TAFE have come together to offer a unique opportunity for people living in the New England area, wishing to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship.
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Defence Employees off on Bosslift to Malaysia
While many Department of Defence public servants were away enjoying a holiday with family and friends, three Canberra-based policy workers were enduring the heat and humidity of the Malaysian jungle to watch ADF infantry in action.
While many Department of Defence public servants were away enjoying a holiday with family and friends, three Canberra-based policy workers were enduring the heat and humidity of the Malaysian jungle to watch ADF infantry in action.
14 February 2007
Defence Reserves – Supporting Australia’s military capability
Forget the “weekend warrior” - Reserves today are a finely honed and superbly trained professional force vital to Australia’s defence.
Forget the “weekend warrior” - Reserves today are a finely honed and superbly trained professional force vital to Australia’s defence.
5 February 2007
NT Reservists and employers to strengthen ties
Bonds between Australian Defence Force Reservists and their employers are set to strengthen at a gala function on 5 February.
Bonds between Australian Defence Force Reservists and their employers are set to strengthen at a gala function on 5 February.
January 2007
31 January 2007
Boss experiences life as a soldier
Thuringowa City Council’s Deputy CEO Allan Lee has a newfound respect for the Council’s Army reservists following a recent trip to the jungles of southernMalaysia
Thuringowa City Council’s Deputy CEO Allan Lee has a newfound respect for the Council’s Army reservists following a recent trip to the jungles of southern
