Pat Conroy
Federal Member of Parliament serving as Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, responsible for defence acquisition reform, Pacific partnerships, and national defence-industry policy.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 42min
Pat Conroy on defence reform, industry and the Pacific
Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry and Pacific Islands Affairs, outlines Australia’s integrated statecraft approach. He discusses expanding Pacific partnerships and treaties. He covers defence acquisition reform, the new Defence Delivery Agency, and building sovereign industry like shipbuilding and missile production. He explains balancing domestic build with international partnerships.
