Thales Reporting Question Brief 421/24/25 - Documents (pdf, 1.02 Mb)

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This Defence question brief dated 31 October 2024 (updated 25 November) addresses potential media questions regarding the UK Serious Fraud Office and French authorities' joint investigation into Thales, announced 21 November 2024, concerning suspected bribery and corruption. Defence officials became aware of the investigation through UK media releases and confirmed Australia is not a party to the matter. The brief notes ABC News reporting on 24 November linking Thales to allegations of unethical conduct from an Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) audit and Thales Australia's selection as preferred tenderer for the 155mm munitions forging contract. Substantial redactions under section 22 (Cabinet confidences) are present throughout the document, obscuring background details and contributing division information.