Minister for Defence (Australia)

The Australian Minister for Defence is currently Senator the Honourable Marise Payne. Senator Payne became the first female Minister for Defence on 21 September 2015. The minister administers their portfolio through the Australian Defence Organisation, which comprises the Department of Defence, the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Defence Force Academy, the Department of Veterans Affairs and a range of other agencies.

Minister for Defence (Australia)

The Australian Minister for Defence is currently Senator the Honourable Marise Payne. Senator Payne became the first female Minister for Defence on 21 September 2015. The minister administers their portfolio through the Australian Defence Organisation, which comprises the Department of Defence, the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Defence Force Academy, the Department of Veterans Affairs and a range of other agencies.