Victorian international defence industry advocacy

Defence industry representatives based in the UK and Washington provide support, advocacy and awareness raising activities for and on behalf of Victoria’s defence industry. They can also facilitate in-bound and out-bound trade missions and assist with coordinating ministerial visits.

As the Victorian Government’s European and UK Defence Representative, Anthony Heath manages the Victorian Government's European, United Kingdom and Israel  Defence investment attraction and trade programmes.  

A key part of Tony’s role includes raising awareness of Victoria’s defence industry capability throughout the European and United Kingdom markets, as well as identifying and communicating opportunities for Victorian defence companies in these markets. His remit also includes Aerospace and Cyber security.

As the Victorian Government’s America's Defence Representative, Karen Loughran's role is to raise awareness in market of the Victorian Government's Defence and Aerospace investment attraction and trade program. Karen's position includes identifying specific sector-based investment and trade opportunities for Victoria and Victorian companies.