Local Member of Federal Parliament Madeleine King MP has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Defence Sub-Committee on the Joint Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

The important work undertaken by the Defence Sub-Committee allows for scrutiny of Government, as well as contribution to policy direction.

Ms King said the committee was currently undertaking an inquiry into a Bipartisan Australian Defence Agreement, which was of significance for Defence policy direction into the future.

“It is an honour to be appointed as Deputy Chair of the Defence Sub-Committee and as the Federal representative for Brand, home to Australia’s largest Navy base, HMAS Stirling, the work that the committee does has particular relevance to our community,” Ms King said.