Style The Honourable Formation 1987 | Inaugural holder Ros Kelly | |
Appointer Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia | ||
In the Government of Australia, the Minister for Defence Personnel is the Hon. Dan Tehan MP since 19 July 2016.
The ministerial portfolio has existed under various names since 1987. The Minister appointed is responsible for oversight of defence personnel and administered the portfolio through the Department of Defence, the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Defence Force Academy, and a range of other agencies.
While ultimately responsible to the Commonwealth of Australia and the Parliament, in practical terms, the minister reports to the Minister for Defence.
List of Ministers for Defence Personnel
The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Defence Personnel, or any of its precedent titles:
References
Minister for Defence Personnel Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA