Hon Peter Khalil MP
Assistant Minister for Defence
Biography
Parliamentary service
Elected to the House of Representatives for Wills, Victoria, 2016. Re-elected 2019, 2022 and 2025.
Ministerial appointments
Assistant Minister for Defence from 13.5.2025.
Committee service
- House of Representatives Standing: Environment and Energy served from 15.9.2016 to 11.4.2019; Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources served from 15.9.2016 to 11.4.2019; Publications served from 28.7.2022 to 28.3.2025; Communications and the Arts served from 28.7.2022 to 28.3.2025
- Joint Standing: Trade and Investment Growth served from 15.9.2016 to 1.7.2019; Treaties served from 23.7.2019 to 28.7.2019; Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade served from 23.7.2019 to 28.3.2025; Treaties served as Deputy Chair from 29.7.2019 to 11.4.2022
- Joint Statutory: Intelligence and Security served from 28.10.2021 to 7.9.2022; Human Rights served from 28.7.2022 to 22.3.2023; Intelligence and Security served as Chair from 7.9.2022 to 8.10.2024; Intelligence and Security served from 8.10.2024 to 9.10.2024.
Prior to being elected Member for Wills, Peter was an APS officer who 'served' in the Middle East Area of Operations with ADF personnel. Subsequently he worked in International Policy Devision and then U.S. Brookings Institute. He has operational, policy and political experience which brings insight and knowledge to his role as Assistant Defence Minister.
Format
Our Speaker will present this industry briefing followed by a Q&A session. Questions are more than welcome from the audience.
Program
1800 - 1845 Registration
Speaker is expected to arrive from Parliament House around 1845
1900 - 1930 Dinner (please advise any dietary requests by Wednesday, 1 October)
1930 - 2010 Presentation with Q&A (Chatham House Rule)
Attendees are welcome to remain in the room and network
2015 - 2045 Round Table for Speakers and Sponsors (Iron Cage Rule*)
2050 Conclusion.
Venue
The Commonwealth Club, 25 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla, ACT, 2600.
Dress Standard
Business attire - coat but tie optional.
Car Parking
Free parking is available within the Commonwealth Club grounds.
Recording and Working Media
As the Chatham House Rule will be in place for the Presentation and Q&A Sessions, there will be no official record of proceedings, private recordings or private imagery. Working media are able to attend but not report on the event. Reporting may only occur with prior express agreement from the Speaker(s).
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Registrations are refundable for cancellations received up to 5 working days before the event, less a $50 administration fee. However, another person or persons may be substituted at no additional cost. No refunds can be made after that date. No refunds are possible for confirmed sponsorships.
Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to reschedule an event due to speaker or venue issues. As much notice as possible will be given.
Seating Policy
Participants will be seated at round or oval tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the podium where possible.
Attendee Names, Badges & Dietary Requirements
Please provide names of those attending and any dietary requests, no less than 10 working days prior to the event - Wednesday, 1 October. Otherwise no guarantee of a name badge or dietary request being met can be made.
Card Merchant Fees Notification
Due to increased transaction costs from 1 October 2024 Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. introduced a surcharge on all payments by card.to recover these costs.
Prices (+ GST and card fees)
Individual - $290
Table of 8 - $2,500
Table of 10 - $3,100
A Gold Sponsorship - Please contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au
The Platinum Sponsorship - Please contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au
Payment is required before attendance and can be made on arrival at the event.
Inquiries
info@meetthechiefs.com.au
* Iron Cage Rule - nothing escapes, to date no breaches.
Gold Sponsor
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