Address to the Federation Chamber, Adjournment 

Thursday 12 February 2026

Australia Day is a time to reflect on our community, welcoming new citizens into it and recognising those who have completed incredible acts of service within it. The Bean community is fortunate to have many of these individuals, including a significant number of people receiving recognition for work within the Australian military and defence forces:

• Brigadier Nathan Juchniewicz, for exceptional service in senior command appointments in Forces Command and Special Operations Command;
• Commodore Nathan Robb, for exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in the field of maritime logistics;
• Group Captain Anthony Kay, for outstanding achievement in the application of extraordinary skills and judgement in the development and control of air mobility capability for the Australian Defence Force;
• Wing Commander Grant Leader, for meritorious achievement as the Liaison Officer within the United States Air Warfare Center;
• Warrant Officer Cheryl Collins, for meritorious performance of duty as Command Warrant Officer Training Force, Command Warrant Officer Navy People, and Warrant Officer Joint Operations Command; and
• Warrant Officer Class One Anthony Luchterhand, for meritorious service over successive regimental sergeant major appointments as a senior enlisted adviser, master trainer and mentor. 

Thank you all for your service to our community and for safeguarding our nation.