News articles from 2006.
December 2006
14 December 2006
14 December 2006
7 December 2006
7 December 2006
November 2006
29 November 2006
23 November 2006
23 November 2006
3 November 2006
October 2006
10 October 2006
10 October 2006
September 2006
8 September 2006
1 September 2006
August 2006
1 August 2006
July 2006
10 July 2006
1 July 2006
June 2006
30 June 2006 ADF Reservist and Employer Function
Celebrate Reserve Forces Day and acknowledge the support provided by employers of the Reservists.
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30 June 2006
23 June 2006
23 June 2006
20 June 2006
May 2006
23 May 2006
19 May 2006
Reserves Forces Day was launched in South Australia at Government House.
18 May 2006 Reserve Shuffle and WindfallThe Airforce is about to make significant changes to the way it relies on its Reservists to achieve the Air Force Mission.
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18 May 2006 Army Budget Boost
April 2006
26 April 2006 Navy Reserve Employer Support / Industry Shop Window Afloat
Members of the Royal Australian Navy Reserves are an integral part of the Australian defence Force. They bring civilian skills to naval operations and, conversely, take leadership and management skills learnt in the Navy back to their workplace.
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March 2006
30 March 2006
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January 2006
25 January 2006
14 December 2006
Bosslift Malaysia 2006 - Jeff Twomey
BEFORE he "deployed" with the Army to Malaysia, O'Donnell Griffin Operations Manager, Jeff Twomey, only had a vague idea about Reserve service.
BEFORE he "deployed" with the Army to Malaysia, O'Donnell Griffin Operations Manager, Jeff Twomey, only had a vague idea about Reserve service.
14 December 2006
“MILITARILY naïve.”
This was how Paediatric Nursing Director at Adelaide’s Women and Children’s Hospital, Mrs Ann Lindschau, described her knowledge base before heading off to Malaysia for a first-hand look at the infantry training taking place there.
This was how Paediatric Nursing Director at Adelaide’s Women and Children’s Hospital, Mrs Ann Lindschau, described her knowledge base before heading off to Malaysia for a first-hand look at the infantry training taking place there.
7 December 2006
Bosses Stretched at Holsworthy
For Joanne Mortimer, the recent Exercise Executive Stretch in NSW brought back fond memories of her time in uniform.
For Joanne Mortimer, the recent Exercise Executive Stretch in NSW brought back fond memories of her time in uniform.
7 December 2006
Employers head to Malaysia to see Reservists in action
Employers of Defence Reservists from three states will fly to Malaysia today for a first-hand look at cutting-edge infantry training.
Employers of Defence Reservists from three states will fly to Malaysia today for a first-hand look at cutting-edge infantry training.
November 2006
29 November 2006
SORELL resident and Under 17s football coach, Jonathon Brimfield, is “deploying” to Malaysia.
Mr Brimfield joins 18 other employers from around Australia on a five-day program that will take him into the jungle to observe the Australian Army’s rigorous training regime.
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Mr Brimfield joins 18 other employers from around Australia on a five-day program that will take him into the jungle to observe the Australian Army’s rigorous training regime.
Full article23 November 2006
Thirty-five South Australian employers will be recognised for their significant support of Defence Reserve personnel at a special ceremony tonight at Ayers House, Henry’s Brasserie.
23 November 2006
Defence Reserves Support Council SA State Employer of the Year Award
Child, Youth and Women’s Health Services will tonight receive the inaugural Defence Reserves Support Council SA State Employer of the Year Award for the tremendous support they have offered their Reservist employees.
Child, Youth and Women’s Health Services will tonight receive the inaugural Defence Reserves Support Council SA State Employer of the Year Award for the tremendous support they have offered their Reservist employees.
3 November 2006
The Employer Support Awards - South Australia presentation was held in late November 2006 at Ayers House in Adelaide.
The awards recognise the contribution that employers make to the availability of Reserves to enable them to undertake their commitment to training and deployments in the preceding 12 months. This year South Australia had a record numbers of Awards presented - 74 in three categories and for the first time, a peak State award won by Child, Youth and Women's Health. The award was received by Mr David Miller and Ann Lindschau.
The awards were presented by the South Australian Attorney General the Hon. Michael Atkinson MP and the Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves) and Head Reserve Policy Major General Neil Wilson AM RFD.
The awards recognise the contribution that employers make to the availability of Reserves to enable them to undertake their commitment to training and deployments in the preceding 12 months. This year South Australia had a record numbers of Awards presented - 74 in three categories and for the first time, a peak State award won by Child, Youth and Women's Health. The award was received by Mr David Miller and Ann Lindschau.
The awards were presented by the South Australian Attorney General the Hon. Michael Atkinson MP and the Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves) and Head Reserve Policy Major General Neil Wilson AM RFD.
October 2006
10 October 2006
Queensland Employers take advatage of Defence payments
Queensland employers of Defence Reservists are taking advantage of the financial assistance scheme designed to help offset the costs of releasing employees for service. 400 businesses in the Sunshine State have received Employer Support Payments (ESP) totalling nearly $4 million from the Federal Government in the past financial year.
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Queensland employers of Defence Reservists are taking advantage of the financial assistance scheme designed to help offset the costs of releasing employees for service. 400 businesses in the Sunshine State have received Employer Support Payments (ESP) totalling nearly $4 million from the Federal Government in the past financial year.
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Civilian Employers take advantage of Defence payments
South Australia
South Australian employers of Defence Reservists are benefiting from increased financial assistance to offset the cost of releasing employees for Defence service. A total of 92 South Australian employers have received Employer Support Payments (ESP) totalling almost $700,000 from the Federal Government in the past financial year.
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Civilian Employers take advantage of Defence payments
Victoria
Victorian employers of Defence Reservists are taking advantage of the financial assistance scheme designed to help offset the costs of releasing employees for Defence service. A total of 260 Victorian employers and self-employed Reservists have received more than $2.3 million in Employer Support Payments from the Federal Government in the past financial year.
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South Australian employers of Defence Reservists are benefiting from increased financial assistance to offset the cost of releasing employees for Defence service. A total of 92 South Australian employers have received Employer Support Payments (ESP) totalling almost $700,000 from the Federal Government in the past financial year.
Full articleCivilian Employers take advantage of Defence payments
Victoria
Victorian employers of Defence Reservists are taking advantage of the financial assistance scheme designed to help offset the costs of releasing employees for Defence service. A total of 260 Victorian employers and self-employed Reservists have received more than $2.3 million in Employer Support Payments from the Federal Government in the past financial year.
Full articleSeptember 2006
8 September 2006
More than 200 guests including The Minister of Defence, Dr Brendon Nelson, and the Chairman of the Defence Reserve Support Council (DRSC), The Honorable Shane L. Stone attended the DRSC-VIC committee’s annual Employer Support Awards presentation evening at the MCG’s Olympic Room on October 7.
The 2006 Victorian Awards were presented to representatives from a variety of small and large businesses to recognise the outstanding support provided to their employees who are also Defence Reservists.
After taking out six individual awards since 2002, the Victoria Police were this year awarded the State Award recognising its staunch support for Reservists in all branches of the Defence Services. DRSC-VIC chairman, Mr Richard Bluck said that the award publicly recognised the contribution made by the Police Department in providing a supportive environment for its reserves staff.
“The Victorian Government has one of the strongest Defence Leave polices in the country and this enables the Victoria Police Department to be supportive, flexible and a good friend to the ADF and DRSC,” Mr Bluck said.
Dandenong small business, Transport Driver Training , took out a Certificate of Recognition for its continued support for Warrant Officer Philip Baulch.
CEO David Roberts said that he was thrilled to receive the award.
“Phil went to Butterworth Air Base in Malaysia for three months last year and has gone to several training courses,” Mr Roberts said. “It’s good that our business is appreciated for the times when we’ve released Phil for his Defence service,” he said.
International shipping line Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Construction giant Theiss Pty. Ltd. received Employer Support Awards in the large business category.
Second Lieutenant Nick Bensley said that his employers at Wallenius Wilhelmsen had provided the encouragement and financial support that has allowed him to continue with the army’s rigorous officer training regime.
“I started working fulltime for Willenius Wilhelmsen in January 2005 when I was already a member of the Reserves. I was undertaking officer training at the Melbourne University Regiment at the time and they hired me even though my training commitments were severe,” Second Lieutenant Bensley said.
“From July ’05 to February ’06, I took 13 weeks of military leave to attend courses around Australia and at the Royal Military College Duntroon. Not only did the company support me financially and in the form of encouragement, they also paid me as if I was at work and did not make me use any accrued leave.”
“The company’s support has been exceptional and it deserves recognition,” he said.
The 2006 Victorian Awards were presented to representatives from a variety of small and large businesses to recognise the outstanding support provided to their employees who are also Defence Reservists.
After taking out six individual awards since 2002, the Victoria Police were this year awarded the State Award recognising its staunch support for Reservists in all branches of the Defence Services. DRSC-VIC chairman, Mr Richard Bluck said that the award publicly recognised the contribution made by the Police Department in providing a supportive environment for its reserves staff.
“The Victorian Government has one of the strongest Defence Leave polices in the country and this enables the Victoria Police Department to be supportive, flexible and a good friend to the ADF and DRSC,” Mr Bluck said.
Dandenong small business, Transport Driver Training , took out a Certificate of Recognition for its continued support for Warrant Officer Philip Baulch.
CEO David Roberts said that he was thrilled to receive the award.
“Phil went to Butterworth Air Base in Malaysia for three months last year and has gone to several training courses,” Mr Roberts said. “It’s good that our business is appreciated for the times when we’ve released Phil for his Defence service,” he said.
International shipping line Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Construction giant Theiss Pty. Ltd. received Employer Support Awards in the large business category.
Second Lieutenant Nick Bensley said that his employers at Wallenius Wilhelmsen had provided the encouragement and financial support that has allowed him to continue with the army’s rigorous officer training regime.
“I started working fulltime for Willenius Wilhelmsen in January 2005 when I was already a member of the Reserves. I was undertaking officer training at the Melbourne University Regiment at the time and they hired me even though my training commitments were severe,” Second Lieutenant Bensley said.
“From July ’05 to February ’06, I took 13 weeks of military leave to attend courses around Australia and at the Royal Military College Duntroon. Not only did the company support me financially and in the form of encouragement, they also paid me as if I was at work and did not make me use any accrued leave.”
“The company’s support has been exceptional and it deserves recognition,” he said.
1 September 2006
Reserve Remuneration Review outcomes
After considering evidence and submissions from the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth, and as supported by the Armed Forces Federation of Australia, the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal has decided to approve the Reserve Remuneration proposal in regard to Reserve members’ remuneration.
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Associated with this is a Media Release direct from the Office of The Hon. Bruce Billson, MP, Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence.
Increase pay for ADF Resrvists
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Billson, announced that, as of today, Australian Defence Force Reservists would receive as much as a 17% pay rise and many would also see an allowance increase of $10 per day.
After considering evidence and submissions from the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth, and as supported by the Armed Forces Federation of Australia, the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal has decided to approve the Reserve Remuneration proposal in regard to Reserve members’ remuneration.
Full articleAssociated with this is a Media Release direct from the Office of The Hon. Bruce Billson, MP, Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence.
Increase pay for ADF Resrvists
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Billson, announced that, as of today, Australian Defence Force Reservists would receive as much as a 17% pay rise and many would also see an allowance increase of $10 per day.
August 2006
1 August 2006
Mounted troopers paraded through the streets and precision parachutists from the Red Berets descended on The Esplanade, Darwin, as part of 25th anniversary celebrations for the North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) held in June, 2006.
At the Darwin Cenotaph, the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Mr. Ted Egan, presented the Queens and Regimental Colours to NORFORCE Commander Lieutenant Colonel Dick Parker. It was the first time that inaugural Colours have been presented to a unit from the NT.
More than 250 NORFORCE Reservists and regulars stood crisply to attention as the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy inspected the ranks. Land Commander, Major General Mark Kelly, was also among the VIP guests present at the parade.
Assigned to ongoing surveillance operations in northern Australia since its inception in WWII, NORFORCE has the largest area of operations of any military unit in the world.
The unit relies heavily on the commitment and local knowledge of its high proportion of Aboriginal soldiers who deploy in small groups throughout the rugged north of Australia.
During WWII, the men of the 2/1 NAOU (colloquially known as “Nackeroos”) observed and reported on enemy movements on land, sea or in the air. Today, NORFORCE protects Australia’s coast from smuggling and illegal fishing and is an integral part of the nation’s coastal defence network.
LTCOL Parker said that the unit was proud of its role in the Defence of Australia. The Presentation of the Queen’s Colours added to the honours already achieved by the unit such as Freedom of Entry to the city of Darwin.
“This is a very significant event for both the Regiment and the Australian Army,” said LTCOL Parker.
“The award of colours symbolises the loyal and dedicated service of the men and women of NORFORCE over the past 25 years.
The Regiment expects to have the majority of its members on parade that will come from communities across the top end of Australia,” he said.
The Parade through Darwin was the culmination of a week-long series of celebrations that included a re-enactment of a Nackeroo horse patrol at Manbullo Station in the Katherine region.
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An Aboriginal soldier, part of the Australian Army's unit known as Norforce, walks through the bush whilst on a training exercise at Kangaroo Flats located 100 kilometres south of Darwin May 9, 2005.
The Norforce, is made up of over 60 perecent Indigenous soldiers, is used as a surveillance and reconnaissance unit covering an area of 1.8 million square kilometres in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The unit relies on close relations with the isolated civilian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities for successful information gathering. Local inhabitants are often the first to notice abnormal movements of personnel, vehicles or aircraft and this information is passed on to the six-man patrols that regularly visit stations and outlying communities.With a total of over 600 personnel, it is the largest employer of Indigenous people in the Northen Territory. REUTERS/David Gray Pic by Lynette Parker |
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Above: Kalumburu Sunset
Pic by LCPL David Shadforth Left: EX HORSE PLAY (a re-enactment of a mounted Nackaroo's patrol) NORFORCE soldier, Pte Richard Kopp & patrol commander, Lt Nicholas Courmadias check their position during a mounted patrol along the Katherine River, Manbulloo Station, NT as part of NORFORCE's 25th birthday celebration.
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July 2006
10 July 2006
After the 2002 Bali bombing that killed more than 200 people, two intensive care specialists from the Darwin hospital that treated many of the injured decided they wanted to do more to help the casualties of terrorism.
1 July 2006
After just two years of competition experience, Reservist pilot FLTLT Grant Piper is a national champion, blitzing the opposition at the 2006 Australian titles.
June 2006
30 June 2006 ADF Reservist and Employer Function
Celebrate Reserve Forces Day and acknowledge the support provided by employers of the Reservists.
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30 June 2006
Reserve Forces Day
This weekend’s Reserve Forces Day is a timely reminder of the importance of Reservists in the security of our nation, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Senator Sandy Macdonald said today.
This weekend’s Reserve Forces Day is a timely reminder of the importance of Reservists in the security of our nation, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Senator Sandy Macdonald said today.
23 June 2006
Employer Support payment increases to more than $1000
Employer Support Payments (ESPs) will rise to $1035.90 after July 1, 2006, for every week employee reservists are away from their civilian jobs, once the qualifying period of two weeks and other eligibility criteria are satisfied.
Employer Support Payments (ESPs) will rise to $1035.90 after July 1, 2006, for every week employee reservists are away from their civilian jobs, once the qualifying period of two weeks and other eligibility criteria are satisfied.
23 June 2006
Website Boost for Reserves
Defence members going online to discover the latest about Reserve activities and issues now have a new-look resource at their fingertips.
Defence members going online to discover the latest about Reserve activities and issues now have a new-look resource at their fingertips.
20 June 2006
Relationship between Government, Employers and Reservists all important.
May 2006
23 May 2006
Reservists Employers recognise NSW
More than 20 NSW employers will be recognised for their support of the Australian Defence Force Reserves at a ceremony tonight at Parliament House, Sydney.
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More than 20 NSW employers will be recognised for their support of the Australian Defence Force Reserves at a ceremony tonight at Parliament House, Sydney.
Full Article19 May 2006
Reserves Forces Day was launched in South Australia at Government House. Left to right:- Peter Summers, Her Excellency the Governor of SA Marjorie Nelson-Jackson, David Pollock (CEO of Leisure Australia).
18 May 2006 Reserve Shuffle and WindfallThe Airforce is about to make significant changes to the way it relies on its Reservists to achieve the Air Force Mission.
Full Article18 May 2006 Army Budget Boost
The Army will receive $1.5 billion under the Hardened and Networked Army (HNA) initiative, announced in the May 9 Federal Budget.
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26 April 2006 Navy Reserve Employer Support / Industry Shop Window Afloat
Members of the Royal Australian Navy Reserves are an integral part of the Australian defence Force. They bring civilian skills to naval operations and, conversely, take leadership and management skills learnt in the Navy back to their workplace.
Full ArticleMarch 2006
30 March 2006
Saluting their Service with the Australian Defence Medal
Australia will recognise the service of more than one million current and former Defence Force personnel with the Australian Defence Medal (ADM), Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson, announced today.
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Australia will recognise the service of more than one million current and former Defence Force personnel with the Australian Defence Medal (ADM), Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson, announced today.
Full Article23 March 2006
Reserve Soldier wins Gold Medal at Commonwelath Games
Four years of training have paid off for Reserve soldier Bruce Scott at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Brigadier Scott, who is the Commander of the 11th Brigade in Townsville when on military duty, won the gold medal for the Full Bore Rifle Individual competition in a white-knuckle finish.
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Four years of training have paid off for Reserve soldier Bruce Scott at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Brigadier Scott, who is the Commander of the 11th Brigade in Townsville when on military duty, won the gold medal for the Full Bore Rifle Individual competition in a white-knuckle finish.
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25 January 2006
Bosslift Activities Malaysia & Solomon Islands
A group of 17 employers from the Sydney, Newcastle and Lismore area travelled to Malaysia in November 2005 as part of the Bosslift program. The employers visited Rifle Company Butterworth, a force of about 160 Army Reservists from New South Wales 8th Brigade.
A group of 17 employers from the Sydney, Newcastle and Lismore area travelled to Malaysia in November 2005 as part of the Bosslift program. The employers visited Rifle Company Butterworth, a force of about 160 Army Reservists from New South Wales 8th Brigade.
