Guy Barnett LLB, LLM, FAICD, Former Senator & Author

Senate Media Releases

This archive contains the Media Releases that were generated during my Senate career.

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Tasmania snubbed on Victoria Cross Tour

Tasmania has been excluded from a nationwide tour of 9 Victoria Cross medals organised to coincide with the 95th anniversary of Gallipoli. "This is a snub to Tasmania and our fine record of military service to our nation. Tasmania is the home state of 13 of Australia's 97 Victoria Cross recipients,... ... (23-Feb)

Remembrance Day

Senator Barnett launches book by Reg A. Watson to honour Tasmania’s war heroes Liberal Senator for Tasmania Guy Barnett said the significance of Remembrance Day this year is particularly poignant with the passing of the last of the World War 1 servicemen in June. It is important to renew our promis... ... (11-Nov)

Veterans' Issues on the Agenda in North East

Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Louise Markus visited Scottsdale last Wednesday, 1 October, meeting with Dr Paul McGinity, and local veterans at Scottsdale RSL together with Liberal Senator Guy Barnett and Federal Liberal candidate for Bass Steve Titmus. “Local veterans expressed a variety of... ... (08-Oct)

Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs to Visit Scottsdale

Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Louise Markus MP, will be in Scottsdale this Wednesday, 30 September 2009, to discuss issues regarding veterans at the Scottsdale RSL, 30 George Street, from 1.30 to 2.15pm. Local veterans’ and others interested are invited to join the Shadow Minister for an in... ... (29-Sep)

Kokoda Death Highlights Need for Code of Conduct

A code of conduct for the Kokoda Track currently being drafted by Australian tour operators needs to be finalised and implemented as a matter of urgency, according to Liberal Senator for Tasmania, Guy Barnett. Senator Barnett was speaking after the death this week of 38 year old father of four, Pau... ... (28-Sep)

Kokoda 'Code of Conduct' Urgently Needed

A code of conduct for the Kokoda Track currently being drafted by Australian tour operators needs to be finalised and implemented as a matter of urgency, according to Liberal Senator for Tasmania, Guy Barnett. “The Australian tour operators involved are to be commended for their contribution in thi... ... (23-Aug)

Fuzzy Wuzzys receive acknowledgement

The Australian Government will present the first medallion to the PNG nationals affectionately known as ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’ in PNG today, coinciding with PNG Remembrance Day. “I thank the Government for recognising the contribution of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels in assisting Australia’s war efforts fro... ... (23-Jul)

Barnett "Over the Moon" with Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel Medal Announcement

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett is over the moon with the Australian Government’s announcement to commission medallions to recognise the contribution made by the PNG nationals affectionately known as Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels in assisting the Australian war effort during World War II. “The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels ... ... (29-Apr)

ANZAC Day 2009 Hobart Dawn Service - Speech by 11 Year Old Davis Allie, Rosetta Primary

ANZAC Day 2009 Hobart Dawn Service Speech by Davis Allie, 11 years old, Rosetta Primary School The repercussions of war service spread widely and have implications for families remaining at home, especially the mothers of servicemen and women. This is an aspect of war that shows no boundarie... ... (25-Apr)

PNG's Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Recognition Stalled

Official recognition of the PNG nationals affectionately known as “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” seems to have stalled despite the Senate overwhelmingly supporting a motion for this to occur last June, according to Tasmanian Liberal Senator Guy Barnett. “These brave Papua New Guinean nationals saved the live... ... (24-Apr)

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels to be Officially Recognised After 65 Years

Senator GuyBarnett today thanked the Senate for agreeing to support his motion on official recognition of Papua New Guinea's Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel veterans. "I am especially pleased that the Government will refer my proposal for a medal of recognition to the new Defence Awards and Honours Tribunal fo... ... (24-Jun)

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Must Be Officially Recognised

Left: One of the original Fuzzy Wuzzie Angels Senator Barnett met with during his Kokoda trek, Faole Bokoi. Senator Guy Barnett today used a Senate motion to call for official recognition of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel veterans who saved the lives of many Australian troops during the Kokoda campaign... ... (23-Jun)

Honouring A Tasmanian Hero

Ivan Dean MLC and Senator Guy Barnett will be honoured on Anzac Day this year to sprinkle the ashes of Kokoda campaign veteran Harry Norton of Launceston on the famous track. The family of Henry (Harry) Sydney Norton 2/14th Battalion, including his son Launceston City Councillor Ian Norton have a... ... (07-Apr)

Record Aged Care Funding For Grenoch Home

Senator Guy Barnett today announced record funding of more than $3 million for a redevelopment at Grenoch Home in Deloraine. The funds comprise $2,190,000 for upgrading 12 rooms and building eight places, a further $442,000 to redevelop service facilities and develop a new expanded dementia unit,... ... (12-Feb)

Honouring Our VC Heroes

Today at Evandale Senator Guy Barnett joined families and friends of Tasmania’s 13 Victoria Cross winners to speak of their life, hardship and exploits as soldiers at war on foreign soil. The service and lunch, attended by 60 family members and friends, was held at the Harry Murray Memorial statue ... ... (04-Feb)

Our Heroes - Stories Of Courage And Valour

A booklet produced by Senator Guy Barnett to honour Tasmania's 13 Victoria Cross recipients Senator Guy Barnett today was joined by RSL State President Tony Scott and families of Tasmania’s 13 Victoria Cross recipients to launch Our Heroes, a book produced by Senator Barnett detailing the lives a... ... (30-Oct)

Tasmanian VC Winners Feature At Australian War Memorial

Three of Tasmania's 13 servicemen who won the Victoria Cross for valour in war are currently being honoured with prominent displays at the Australian War Memorial, Senator Guy Barnett said today. "I am delighted to learn that following the mounting of a large portrait of Lt Col Harry Murray VC in... ... (08-Sep)

Tasmanian VC Winners to Feature at War Memorial

Harry Murray Portrait Now In The Australian War Memorial

‘Honouring Australia’s Most Highly Decorated Soldier’ Senator Guy Barnett today proudly announced that the Australian War Memorial has agreed to honour the nation’s most highly decorated soldier Harry Murray with a return to display of his portrait in the memorial’s World War One display. “This... ... (22-Jul)

Honouring Harry Murray In The Australian War Memorial

‘Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Snubbed’ Senator Guy Barnett today called on the Australian War Memorial to honour Australia’s most decorated soldier Harry Murray with an appropriate and permanent tribute in the memorial’s Hall of Valour. “Harry Murray is Australia’s most decorated soldie... ... (23-Apr)

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