04 November 2010
ADF staff meet with their parliamentarian members

Members from the Australian Defence Force recently participated in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (ADFPP) 2010 at Parliament House, Canberra.

The ADFPP enables the opportunity for parliamentarians to work alongside the men and women of the ADF in their daily routine. This added dimension of mixing directly with personnel in their workplace provides a unique opportunity to experience first hand the challenges facing the ADF.

The other dimension of the ADFPP that has gained particular prominence and momentum since its introduction in 2003 has been the opportunity for selected ADF personnel to be hosted by parliamentarian during a sitting week at Parliament House. This exchange element provides an equally unique opportunity for our future ADF leaders gain a greater understanding of the Westminster system of government and the environment in which our elected officials operate.
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Senator the Hon David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence addresses military personnel participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program recently at Parliament house.

(Date taken: 27 October 2010)
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Senator the Hon David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence addresses military personnel participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program recently at Parliament house.

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The Hon Dr Sharman Stone Member of Parliament hosts Lieutenant Ashleigh Payne, RAN during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

(Date taken: 27 October 2010)
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The Hon Dr Sharman Stone Member of Parliament hosts Lieutenant Ashleigh Payne, RAN during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

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The Hon Sussan Ley Member of Parliament hosts Major Micah Batt during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

(Date taken: 27 October 2010)
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The Hon Janelle Saffin Member of Parliament hosts Major Anatasia Roberts during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

(Date taken: 27 October 2010)
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The Hon Chris Hayes, Member of Parliament hosts Corporal Todd Young during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

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The Hon Shane Neumann, Member of Parliament hosts Lieutenant Charles Bryers during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

(Date taken: 27 October 2010)
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The Hon Stuart Robert, Member of Parliament hosts Squadron Leader Ben Edwards during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

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The Hon Kevin Thomson, Member of Parliament hosts Flying Officer Ben Grey during the recent Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program 2010.

(Date taken: 27 October 2010)
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Senator Chris Back, shakes hands with RAAF Squadron Leader, Ross King at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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Senator Steve Hutchins, chats with RAAF Squadron Leader, Melissa Page at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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Senator Catryna Bilyk, chats with Navy Warrant Officer, Michael Connors at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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Senator Sue Boyce, chats with RAAF Squadron Leader, Mathew Xerri at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

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Senator Trish Crossin, gives Navy Lieutenant, William Cuming a gift of a pen at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

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Senator Trish Crossin, chats with Navy Lieutenant, William Cuming at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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The Hon Bob Baldwin Member of Parliament, chats with Army Captain, Steven Towner at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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The Hon Philip Ruddock Member of Parliament, chats with Navy Commander, Darren Grogan at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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Senator Gary Humphries, chats with Navy Lieutenant Commander, Grant Zilko at Parliament House during Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program.

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Senator the Hon David Feeney and Director General Military Strategic Commitments, Brigadier Richard Burr talk to the Australian Defence Force members of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program during a forum at Parliament House.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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Director General Military Strategic Commitments, Brigadier Richard Burr talks to the Australian Defence Force members of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program during a forum at Parliament House.

(Date taken: 28 October 2010)
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