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Army's leaders are at the forefront of a world class force, effectively meeting 21st century challenges. They ensure Army contributes to the protection and advancement of Australia’s national interests.

The latest speeches and transcripts from Army's senior leaders.

The Australian Army Band has bands in all capital cities and the three regional centres of Townsville, Wagga Wagga and Newcastle. Regimental bands are located in Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide.

It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force announces the death of Sapper Jamie Ronald Larcombe during operations in Afghanistan.

It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force announces the death of Private (Pte) Scott Travis Palmer during operations in Afghanistan.

It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force announces the death of Private (Pte) Timothy James Aplin during operations in Afghanistan.

It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force announces the death of Sapper Darren Smith during operations in Afghanistan.

It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force announces the death of Jacob Moerland during operations in Afghanistan.

Army takes great pride in the work it does providing local and international support to civil communities when requested by the Government in times of crisis and emergencies.

The Government has deployed Army personnel to operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests.

Exercises ensure that Army continually learns and adapts faster than Australia's adversaries. They test the people and their ability to integrate and operate in a joint environment with Navy and Air Force, and in a combined environment with Australian allies.

The rank system forms the backbone of the Australian Army’s structure and defines a soldier or officer’s role and degree of responsibility.

The Australian Army provides the Australian Defence Force a potent, versatile and modern land force to protect Australia and its interests. Learn more about the Army, its people, its purpose and how it paves the way to the future.

Let me begin by saying how wonderful it is to be back on the land of the Kaurna people, and I pay my respect to their elders past, present and emerging. And because our Army has a long and very proud history of Indigenous service, I would like to…

Good morning Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I acknowledge the Cabrogal Clan of the Darug Nation who are the traditional custodians of this land. We acknowledge that this land was also accessed by peoples of the Dhurawal and Darug…

On behalf of the Australian Army I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal People who are the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we gather today, and pay my respects to their Elders both past and present and emerging. I would also like to…

It is a great honour to attend this graduation today. Although our ceremony has been amended from the traditional format, I’m glad to see that the sense of occasion and professional turnout of the graduating class is unchanged. Much like Anzac Day…

Good morning industry partners. Welcome to the seventh Army Innovation Day which is focused on Enhancing the Land Force Support System. Army Innovation Day is one of my key annual events, and is an important example of how Army and industry partner…

Your Excellency Major General (Ret’d) the Honourable Michael Jeffery, AC, AO, CVO, MC Mr Matt Anderson, PSM – Director of the Australian War Memorial Mr Don Spinks, AM – Representing the Minister for Veteran’s Affairs Member for Bean, Mr David Smith…

To our Army, Thank you for your effort, resilience, professional mastery and compassion in 2020. Thousands of you, full and part time, supported fellow Australians during a time of need. At home, you have worked with our emergency services and state…

Happy birthday Army. I would like to Acknowledge the Ngunnawal people and thank Aunty Serena Walker for her Welcome to Country on behalf of Aunty Violet Sheridan. I would also like to acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and…

Acknowledgement of country Thank you Ian and can I begin by thanking Uncle Desmond and Shania for their very warm welcome to country. It is a special place to be and to feel the power of stories, of connection to country, the connection to this land…

Introduction It’s good to be with you, members and guests of United Services Institute of the ACT. Thank you for your interest in strategic matters. These are interesting times that’s for sure. Afghanistan I begin by acknowledging the recent…

Thank you Minister Hastie, Commander Special Operations Command Australia, Commanding Officer and members of the SAS. As our operations in Afghanistan conclude and the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches – let me begin by specifically…

At 11am on 11 November 1918, an Armistice was signed that brought an end to the First World War and one of the most devastating conflicts the world had seen. On Gallipoli, in Palestine and on the Western Front, Australia suffered 215,000 casualties…

Good morning everyone and welcome. It is an honour to be with you on Ngunnawal country, where I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. As this parade is being broadcast around Australia, I also acknowledge and pay my respects…

Here at the end of another challenging year, I thank you all for what you have achieved and the difference you have made – for Army and for many others. You have done this while managing competing pressures with work and family, and restricted…

It is an important day for Army and the 1st Health Battalion, which is raised today as the first of four new multi-role health battalions that will enhance health support and capability across the Australian Army. Army has always adapted to meet the…

Happy birthday Army! I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather this morning, and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. I thank Aunty Selina Walker for her…

In my 40 years of service, I’ve attended Dawn Services in all sorts of places and in many different situations; all unique, all special, all inspiring. This year I’m especially pleased to be in Townsville – the proud home of the largest Garrison in…