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Senator John Faulkner is new Defence Minister

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10 June, 2009

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that Senator John Faulkner will be the new Defence Minister.

The Hon. John Faulkner
The Hon. John Faulkner

Senator Faulkner was previously Defence Science and Personnel Minister from 1993 to 1994. 

More information about Senator Faulkner can be found on this site or from the Parliament of Australia website.

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.

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