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Thales Australia and New Zealand has been recognised by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs as a Veteran Employer of Choice. This esteemed recognition acknowledges the steps and initiatives Thales has taken to support veterans in their transition ...

This year, Legacy Australia celebrated a century of service, honouring their commitment to supporting Australian veterans and their families since 1923. To commemorate this milestone, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay embarked on a 50,000km journey, featuring over 1,500...

This week, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay made its way through Melbourne, the final stop on its six-month journey from Pozieres, France. The relay, a commemoration of Legacy's 100-year history, saw Thales Australia's Business Development Manager, Matthew Dodds, take ...

On Thursday 21 September, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay made its way to Bendigo, Victoria. Three Thales staff members, Kate Wheatley, Josh Talbot, and Michael Cooper, proudly carried the torch through various stages of the relay. ...

In commemoration of Legacy's 100th year supporting veterans' families this year, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay continued on its journey through Canberra, marking the start of Legacy Week. It was with honour that Andy Kirkpatrick OAM, Sales Director Digital Systems, ...

Members of Thales Australia’s Under Water Systems (UWS) business recently visited the Royal Australian Navy’s Australian Clearance Diving Team One (AUSCDT1) at HMAS Waterhen in Sydney. The visit was facilitated byAUSCDT1 and the Navy Clearance Diver Trust (NCDT), which...

Last week, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay reached Newcastle, the home of Thales Australia's Carrington site where the team provides Asset Management services in support of the Huon Class Minehunter fleet and Ship Repair/Slipway Services. Sharen Wallace, Inventory Coo...

This week, the Legacy Torch Relay had its grand arrival in Sydney, with Nick de Bont, our Chief Security Officer and Chair of the Thales Veterans Committee, representing Thales Australia as our Torch Bearer.

Over the last 2 months, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay has been making its way across Australia, stopping in at WA, South Australia and QLD. While in the Sunshine State, the Torch made a stop in Brisbane where Andrei Wightman, Competitor and Market Intelligence Manag...

Throughout 2023, Legacy will be celebrating their centenary with The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, presented by Defence Health, marking 100 years of service to veterans and their families.