MINISTER CONGRATULATES NEW COMMANDER OF BORDER PROTECTION COMMAND
9 February 2010
Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O’Connor, today congratulated Royal Australian Navy Commodore Tim Barrett on his promotion to Rear Admiral and appointment to Commander of Border Protection Command.
“The Commander of Border Protection Command plays an important role in protecting Australia’s borders and is responsible for the deployment of both Customs and Border Protection and Defence assets to achieve this goal,” Minister O’Connor said.
“Rear Admiral Barrett brings a wealth of experience to this position, with a career spanning 34 years and decorations such as the Conspicuous Service Cross and a Member of the Order of Australia.
“I am confident he will continue to deliver the leadership and direction that Government has come to expect from this important position.”
The Minister also recognised outgoing Commander, Rear Admiral Allan du Toit, for his commitment to Border Protection Command over his two-year posting, which ended at midnight Monday 8 February 2010.
“Rear Admiral du Toit has worked tirelessly over his posting and I thank him for his dedication and professionalism in undertaking this difficult role,” Minister O’Connor said.
“I wish Rear Admiral du Toit all the best in his new position as Deputy Chief, Joint Operations Command and have no doubt that his experience at Border Protection Command will stand him in good stead for this equally challenging role.
“Both Rear Admiral du Toit and Rear Admiral Barrett are officers of the highest order and I am confident they will each excel in their new appointments.”
Border Protection Command protects Australia against a number of threats including the global and regional problem people smuggling, illegal foreign fishing, counter terrorism, maritime pollution and more.
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