Pat Conroy

Western

Minister for Defence Industry. Minister for Pacific Island Affairs. Federal MP for Shortland. Authorised by Pat Conroy, ALP, Belmont.

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How dredging project will create a beneficial ripple effect

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Pat Conroy

Swansea Channel's future is a lot clearer. Picture by ShutterstockFor too long, the enjoyment of Lake Macquarie has been compromised by inadequate dredging of the Swansea Channel, causing unreliable navigation channels that deter motorboats and sailing vessels from entering the lake. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hunter health check shows improvement, but more to do

Jan 16, 2025 | newcastleherald.com.au | Pat Conroy

Urgent Care Clinics have opened in Cessnock and Charlestown. Picture by Marina NeilAs we begin a new year, I want to acknowledge that 2024 was tough for many people in our community. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Unlocking accountability: A new era of development transparency

Dec 2, 2024 | devpolicy.org | Pat Conroy

Transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of any effective government program. I am proud to announce the launch of AusDevPortal — a new, online transparency portal dedicated to Australia’s international development work. This transparency uplift is part of the Government’s commitment to ensuring that every dollar of development funding contributes to the outcomes that Australia and our partners want to achieve.
Honoring 'Newcastle's Own' battalion on Rememberance Day

Nov 10, 2024 | newcastleherald.com.au | Pat Conroy

Frank Jarrett, of 'Newcastle's Own', never came home. Picture by Simone De Peak, insert supplied by Australian War MemorialOutside the old Post Office on Hunter Street is the Great War Memorial, with its poignant statue of the Australian soldier, arms reversed and head bowed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Tonga and His Majesty’s Armed Forces: A military made for peace

Sep 6, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | James Marape |Pat Conroy |Miranda Forsyth |Sinclair Dinnen

Tonga is a unique country in many regards. It is illegal to exercise or do chores on Sundays and every Tongan high school has a brass band. Tonga was also the only Pacific country to avoid being colonised. But Tonga’s military – with only 590 personnel including support staff, and today one of only three sovereign militaries in the Pacific – was not set up to deter potential aggressors from attack or to project power. Tonga’s military instead serves as an arm for peace and diplomacy.
The PEV ballot: a stand-out success with two exceptions

Sep 4, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | James Marape |Pat Conroy |Miranda Forsyth |Sinclair Dinnen

Information on the number of registrations for the ballot for Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa has been released. 56,127 people across the Pacific applied for the visa by registering for the ballot. Demand for the PEV was highest in Fiji, where there were 102 ballot registrations -- or primary applicants -- for every visa (Figure 1). Tonga took second place, with 37 primary applicants for each visa, and Timor-Leste was in third spot with 23 per visa.
Hidden contributions of ODA: the Australian Volunteer Program

Sep 3, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | James Marape |Pat Conroy |Miranda Forsyth |Sinclair Dinnen

Attitudes towards the Australian government’s foreign aid spending have always fluctuated. Yet most Australians support the idea of aid, especially within the Asia-Pacific region, and this support is fortified by a genuine commitment to Australia’s being a good humanitarian neighbour, not just to aid that serves Australia’s national interests. At the same time, the cost-effectiveness of aid spending relative to other priorities remains important to both taxpayers and policymakers.
Pacific labour mobility: let’s talk about sex

Sep 2, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | James Marape |Pat Conroy |Miranda Forsyth |Sinclair Dinnen

Improving the wellbeing of people engaged in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a priority for the Australian Government. Despite this, significant barriers remain for PALM participants in accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and information, including support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
The Falepili Union: A Pacific response to the greatest global challenges

Aug 27, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Pat Conroy

In November 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and then Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano signed the Australia–Tuvalu Falepili Union. This week, with the support of Natano’s successor Feleti Teo, the treaty entered into force. This is the most significant agreement between Australia and one of its Pacific partners since the agreements for Papua New Guinea’s independence in 1975.
$850m to secure Hunter's future as Defence powerhouse

Aug 20, 2024 | newcastleherald.com.au | Pat Conroy

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy (centre) at the Williamtown RAAF base. Picture by Peter LorimerOur region is already an economic powerhouse and has a long history of playing a critical role in the defence of our nation. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

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