Defence
Service Charter
Who we are
Defence consists of the Australian Defence Force - members of the Navy, Army and Air Force - and civilians in the Australian Public Service.
Our mission
The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests. In fulfilling this mission, we:
- Serve all Australians, and
- Are accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament, on behalf of the Australian people, for the efficiency and effectiveness with which we carry out the Government's defence policy.
