Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds CSC | Minister for Defence

Defending the future

As the first woman to rise to the rank of Brigadier in the Australian Army Reserve, and a Conspicuous Service Cross recipient, WA Senator Linda Reynolds already had a passion for the people and future of the Australian Defence Force when she became Defence Minister 18 months ago. And amid the most consequential strategic alignment in our region since WW2, the Minister has directed significant updates to Australia’s defence posture and capability. Join Senator Reynolds for breakfast as she outlines how Australia is building on its world-renowned defence expertise, discusses the ADF’s leading role in the country’s response to bushfires and pandemics, and how she has doubled down on her efforts to advocate for WA industry in Canberra.