that perpetrators of such conduct are dealt with seriously and also exited from our Defence Force expeditiously. I am pleased to say we have made those law changes. It is also why we are conducting an Inquiry into Military Sexual Violence. 4/n

The Chief of Navy has also ordered a review of every bathroom facility on every ship in the Navy. Incidents like this are an example of why the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide recommended changes to Defence Force laws so… 3/n

Military police and civilian authorities are investigating the matter and have identified a person of interest. Importantly, support is being provided to victims on the ship as well. Ensuring their wellbeing and support of the Ship’s Company is also our priority. 2/n

This year marks 25 years since the commencement of Australian service in Afghanistan. Tomorrow, we will honour all those who served, the families who supported them, and the allies they served alongside.

The Amanda Young Foundation are holding their annual Garden Fete this weekend, so I went down early to help Barry and Lorraine set up. Thank you for the important work you do!

We've listened and we're acting, because veterans should never be used as a political football.

This week the TPI Federation of Australia held their National Congress in Canberra, and this morning I joined them at the Australian War Memorial to pay our respects together.

When it comes to our Australian Defence Force, our people are our most important capability. But when we came into government the ADF was shrinking, now we've turned that around.

Our Defence workforce is growing, with more people putting their hand up to serve, and more personnel choosing to stick around for longer.

Whether it’s for AUKUS submarines or supporting new domains in space and cyber, we’re growing our Defence Force to protect Australians.

Making sure we've got the best of Defence capability to protect ourselves is fundamentally important.

A good education opens doors, and with Labor's Free TAFE you can get the training you need without the cost.

This morning I joined Bravery Trust, veterans, personnel, and Members and Senators from across the Parliament for the launch of the Bravery Trek, supporting the great work of Bravery Trust in strengthening veteran financial wellbeing.

The Albanese Government will continue to progress recommendations as well as deliver on systemic reforms to deliver meaningful and enduring change to better support our people as we work to reduce the unacceptable rate of veteran suicide.