THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY AM MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Thursday, 3 December 2009
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NORTHERN TERRITORY EMPLOYERS HONOURED FOR
SUPPORT TO DEFENCE
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP,
congratulated a select group of Northern Territory employers for receiving Employer
Support Awards at an event held in Darwin last night (Wednesday, 2 December).
The award ceremony held at the Novotel Darwin Atrium was attended by more than 100
people. An annual event, the 2009 Employer Support Awards recognised the outstanding
support for Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves by businesses whose workplace
policies enabled Reservists on their staff to fulfill training and Defence service
commitments.
“Our Reserve Forces significantly enhance Defence capability, particularly in their
support of current operations here and on deployments overseas,” said Dr Kelly.
“Working closely with employers, building mutual understanding and providing financial
and other support is critical. These awards clearly demonstrate the value Defence places
on the importance of their relationship with employers.”
Deputy Chair of the Defence Reserves Support Council’s Northern Territory/Kimberley
Committee, and Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce NT, Chris Young said that
a strong relationship between Reservists and their employers was vital to the ADF.
“The commitment shown by all of this year’s finalists to their Reserve personnel has been
outstanding and bodes well for future recruitment opportunities,” Mr Young said.
“Many employers are recognising the benefits that accrue to their business from
employing staff with the skill set that comes from being Reserve personnel.
“The partnership between industry and Defence to support Reserve personnel could not
be better illustrated than with those who have been nominated for this year’s awards.”
AWARD WINNERS:
Employer of the Year 2009 – Australian Federal Police – Aviation
Small Business – Barker Hume Homes Ltd, Alice Springs
Medium Business – CDE Capital Pty Ltd, Darwin
Large Business/Government – Australian Federal Police
For more information about the awards and the support available for ADF Reserves and
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly): 02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Deanna Nott (Defence Reserves): 0438 013 548
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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