Editor: Michael Weaver |
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Living the Dream
Chief Petty Officer Damon Young of Perth is operating
at the cutting edge of warfare
technology during a two-year
exchange posting with the
United States Navy, where
he is working on the Aegis
Combat System which will accompany
new Hobart Class Air Warfare
Destroyers when they are introduced
into the Royal Australian Navy. |
Aussies lead combined diving task group
More than 20,000
sailors, marines,
soldiers, airmen and
Coastguardsmen,
representing 10
countries, converged
on the sunny shores of Hawaii
recently for RIMPAC 2008 – a
three-week exercise intended to
enhance the tactical proficiency of
participating countries.
Redress of grievance changes streamline process
ecent changes to the
Defence Force Regulations
1952 will improve the
efficiency and effectiveness
of the redress of grievance
process for Australian
Defence Force (ADF) members.
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Secretary: Out it goes.
Chief of the Defence Force:ADF reference
group on women |
Editor: Michael Weaver |
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Joint Headquarters Unveiled
From the outside, the new
Headquarters Joint Operations
Command at Bungendore is
essentially a group of tin sheds
on a sheep paddock. Defence magazine's Michael
Weaver lifts the lid and uncovers
what will become the cutting edge
for the way in which the Australian
Defence Force commands and
controls its operations. |
Values-based Leadership
Defence is a unique
organisation. Military and
civilian personnel work
together to ensure the
Australian Defence Force is
well trained, well equipped
and well prepared to protect
Australia and its national interests
both at home and abroad. Strong
leadership is central to achieving
this goal in both operational and
non-operational environments.
The Sword of Truth: ADF Investigative Service
Provost Marshal of the
Australian Defence Force
(PM ADF) Colonel Tim
Grützner is putting his
hand up for an additional
title – that of also having
the best job in the military.
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Secretary: Business model key to reform.
Chief of the Defence Force:Looking after Defence families |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Search for a soldier's identity
The
Australian War Memorial is asking
for public help to discover the identity
of an unknown soldier from World
War I, whose photograph features
on the cover of this magazine and
in the Memorial’s latest exhibition,
Icon & Archive: Photography and the
World Wars. |
Farewell to Chief of Air Force
Air Marshal (AIRMSHL) Geoff
Shepherd, has recently retired
after 37 years of Air Force
service. He reflects on
his career and some of the
future challenges facing the
Royal Australian Air Force.
Farewell to Chief of Navy
The retiring Chief of Navy (CN)
has paid resounding tribute
to the men and women of the
Service.
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Secretary: Mending Defence's broken backbone.
Chief of the Defence Force: Reform at our bases and establishments. |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Defence Budget 2008-09
Defence is set to benefit from the Government investing a record amount over the
next 10 years to ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is ready to meet any
challenge, Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, announced on 13 May. |
HMAS Sydney II commemorated
A moving service to remember
and honour the loss of HMAS
Sydney II and her crew was
held on 16 April over the site
where the warship was
Tribute to Lance Corporal Jason Marks:Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jason Marks,
a soldier serving with the Special
Operations Task Group (SOTG) in
Afghanistan, was killed during a
gun-battle when Australian
soldiers were engaged by
Taliban extremists using small arms
fire and rocket propelled grenades in
Oruzgan Province on 27 April.
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Secretary: Speech from the Defence Senior Leadership Group Meeting, 20 May 2008.
Chief of the Defence Force: Speech from the Defence Senior Leadership Group Meeting, 20 May 2008. |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Recruiting now and in the future
With an increasingly tight labour market and an ageing population, recruiting
for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) becomes more challenging each year.Bahr
Plateau, which dominated the Dardanelles. |
White Paper: Setting the strategic direction
e have all heard about the White Paper and how it is a key priority for Defence.
But what does it mean for Defence people and the organisation broadly? We
spoke to Deputy Secretary White Paper, Mike Pezzullo, to find out more about
the White Paper process and how it will shape Defence’s strategic direction.
The Gallipoli campaign : he Anzac landing on 25
April 1915 was one of two main assaults on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
The First Australian Division and the New Zealand and Australian
Division were to land near the promontory of Gaba Tepe, about half
way up the peninsula, while British forces landed at Cape Helles,
at its southern tip. The two forces were to converge on the central
mass of the Kilid Bahr Plateau, which dominated the Dardanelles.
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Secretary: Building a stronger culture of economy
Chief of the Defence Force: Sustaining and rebalancing our
deployed forces |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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HMAS Sydney II Found
The most enduring maritime
mystery in Australian history
was laid to rest on March 16
after the wreck of HMAS Sydney
II was discovered off the coast
of Western Australia after nearly
67 years lying 2470 metres below
the surface of the Indian Ocean |
From Territory to Territory : As Member for Lingiari, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP is the representative for most of the Northern Territory. As if that wasn’t a big enough job, he has just taken on a new challenge as the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel.
From Cams to Capital Hill : Dr Mike Kelly is a 20 year Army veteran with a strong desire to make a difference. He’s now making that difference in a new role, as Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support.
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Secretary: Reform a Major Theme of the White Paper
Chief of the Defence Force: White Paper 2008 |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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New Year, New Leadership
On 3 December 2007 the new Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon
MP, was sworn into office by the Governor-General, becoming Australia's
49th Defence Minister. |
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From Territory to Territory : As Member for
Lingiari, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP is the representative for most
of the Northern Territory. As if that wasn’t a big enough
job, he has just taken on a new challenge as the Minister for Defence
Science and Personnel.
From Cams to Capital Hill : Dr Mike Kelly is a
20 year Army veteran with a strong desire to make a difference.
He’s now making that difference in a new role, as Parliamentary
Secretary for Defence Support.
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Secretary: Priorities
for next two years
Chief of the Defence Force: The Year Ahead |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Smart Travelling, Safe Travelling
Ways to make your trip safer and easier . |
Occupational Health & Safety in Defence - 2007: A
commitment shared by Defence Senior Leaders who are directing
OHS performance to better protect our most important capability,
our people.
Defence Families of Australia: Families of Australia (DFA) is a
group formed to represent the view of Defence families. Its aim is to improve the quality of
life for Defence families by providing a recognised forum for their
views and by reporting, making recommendations and influencing policy that directly affects families.
Tribute: Private Luke Worsley .
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Secretary: The Year in Review
Chief of the Defence Force: The Year in Review |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Defence + Industry
Working together to equip and sustain the ADF. |
Defence Reform up and running:
The first changes to the way Defence does its business are up and
running as part of the Defence response to the Defence Management
Review (DMR) and a broader agenda of reform. System of Defence Instructions:
The Defence Reform
agenda includes a focus on improving governance structures within
Defence, particularly, the visibility, currency and consistency
of internal Defence policy and instructions.
Tributes:Sergeant Matthew Locke, Trooper David
Pearce.
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Secretary: Reforms will improve our performance
and support
Marshalling Point: Towards a more integrated Defence |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Education & Training at the Australian
Defence College
Is training more important than education? Both are important. |
The Federal election and caretaker conventions The
Prime Minister will soon announce a date for the federal election
...... do you know how this can affect your Defence business?
Australian Defence Force Gap Year The Prime Minister
formally launched the Australian Defence Force Gap Year at the
Australian Defence Force Academy on 9 August 2007.
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Secretary: Training must focus on core business
Marshalling Point: The Force of 2015 |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Ensuring Australia's security
2007 marks the 60th anniversary of the Defence Intelligence Organisation |
Faces of DIO In its 60th anniversary year, DIO's
reputation and profile have grown to the point where its intelligence
services and advice are considered a critical input to key Defence
decision makers grappling with many of the strategic challenges facing
the department.
DIO: 60 years of service When a Cabinet Committee
decided to establish the DIO's forerunner – the Joint Intelligence
Bureau (JIB) – it made all posts, excepting the Director’s
position, open to New Zealanders.
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Secretary: Facing key security challenges together
Marshalling Point: Keeping our people safe
Parari 2007 |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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A united front with a vision for the Future
The Senior Leadership Group meets in Canberra |
Major Defence priorities for 2007-08 The Secretary
and Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) highlighted that the future
success of Defence depends on combining the unique skills of our
military and civilian workforces.
Moving forward on Defence Reform The Secretary
announced that Mr Mike Pezzullo will lead a new policy and coordination
function.
Fond farewell to a financial institution Mr George
Veitch is soon to retire. |
Secretary: Prioritisation and focussed discussion
Marshalling Point: New priorities for Defence
Queens Birthday Honours List |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Defence Management Review
A platform for Defence reform |
Celebrating the Anzac spirit Thousands of Australians
will rise and stand tall
From past to present: From the Boer War to the
current global operations the innate Anzac spirit is carried
throughout the world
Harnessing the Anzac spirit behind the scenes Australian
military forces have fought with honour in all major conflicts
across the globe since Australia’s Federation in 1901 |
Secretary: Prioritisation and focussed discussion
Marshalling Point: Achievement and progress
Recruitment Summit: Making a difference
Work–Life: Get it? Got it? Good! Get the
message?
Defence Census 2007: not just another survey |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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People number one priority for CDF
Interview with Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston |
New Defence Force Recruiting means more people
for Defence
Workforce planning: APS critical categories
‘Coo-ee!’ … recruitment strategies
in World War I
Easing the way to cadet recruitment: Pathway from
Cadets to ADF being made smoother
Focused on the future: retention and recruitment
key to sustaining the APS workforce |
Secretary: Improving our advice to Ministers
Marshalling Point: The Great Enablers
Recruitment Summit: Making a difference
Military Justice: Progress on implementing enhancements
to the military justice system
Public Service Medal: Outstanding service honoured |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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New leader, new vision
In early December 2006, Nick Warner became the new Secretary of Defence |
Australia enters next phase of the JSF Program: Production,
Sustainment and Follow-on Development MOU signed by Minister
Life at the Guard: Defence’s only dedicated
ceremonial unit
Focus on positive performance: Performance Feedback
Assessment and Development Scheme (PFADS)
Excellence in management: Northern Territory
Business Woman of the Year |
Marshalling Point: New year, new challenges
Tactics: The Chauvel Essay Prize – 2006
Review: Focus: photography and war 1945-2006
History: The fall of Singapore
Equity: International Women’s Day
Work–Life: Keeping promises, stages
of change |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Farewell to an influential leader
After four years of dedicated service as the Secretary of the Department
of Defence, Mr Ric Smith has retired and handed over the reigns
to Mr Nick Warner. |
Features:
RAAF inducts C-17 Globemaster
Pausing to remember
Getting recruiting right
Workforce planning: securing our future
Unravelling a World War II mystery
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Wordsmith: A high achieving 2006
Marshalling Point: Courage, compassion and success
Book Review: My Story General Peter Cosgrove
Sport Special: Defence riders dust up to keep
fit
Results through People: Results through People
on the move |
Editor: Alisha Welch |
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Special Forces battle against terror
The Special Forces Task Group recent deployment to Afghanistan as
part of Operation Slipper. |
Managing organisational change: New Change Management
Framework
Heritage jewel preserved: Excellence in environmental
and heritage management in Defence |
Wordsmith: DNOC's critical role
Marshalling Point: Supporting our people
Work–Life: Eye of the tiger: finding your
fitness
Sport: Pacific Nations Military Rugby Tournament |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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Extend–Develop–Focus–Enhance
Defence Priorities 2006–07 were launched at the recent Senior
Leadership Group (SLG) Recall Day on 4 August 2006. Our 2006–07
priorities focus on four overarching themes of continued improvement
that provide context and visibility to our key Defence activities. |
The year 2020, with 2020 vision: Australia’s
strategic outlook—a longer term view
The invisible ADF: Operation Acolyte—2006
Melbourne Commonwealth Games |
Wordsmith: Defence people—our greatest asset
Marshalling Point: High organisational tempo |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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Focused on the job!
Senior Leadership Group Recall Day 2006 |
The ADF has its say on pay: Australian Defence
Force Workplace Remuneration Arrangement
Growing leaders at all levels: Directorate of
Leadership, Values and Cultural Engagement
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Stick to the road rules!:
Records management in Defence
Australian Defence Headquarters: The formation of
an integrated ADHQ
Improvements to procurement of combat clothing |
| Wordsmith: Changes in Defence |
Marshalling Point: Performance and preparedness |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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The joys of competition
Defence and Industry Conference 2006 |
Keeping the ADF on track: Australian Defence Force
Mental Health Strategy
Information Security @ DSD: The national authority
for information security
Extending educational boundaries:
Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies |
Wordsmith: Skilling Defence industry
Marshalling Point: Advancing our capability
Work–Life: Post-traumatic stress disorder
and the Australian Defence Force
Results through People: FiSH: in the tropics and
in Tassie? |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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Restoring calm and stability
Speedy response to assist Timor-Leste (Operation Astute) |
Making good progress with financial reform: Secretary's
opening statement to the Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit
At the forefront of research: Launch of the Defence
and Security Applications Research Centre |
New business centre to deliver improved efficiency: Official
opening of the new centre at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville
Perfect partnership: Commercial-Off-The-Shelf
e-learning courses in Defence |
Wordsmith: Going into a new financial year
Marshalling Point: Achievement and change
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Work–Life: Don't die for a deadline!
Results through People: A journey to self-discovery |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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Defence Budget 2006–07
Working to a plan. Additional defence spending provides for a range
of operational commitments, new capabilities and people initiatives |
| Challenges in Commonwealth cooperation: Head of
the Intelligence Division in the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD),
Dr Margot McCarthy |
Putting people first: A key plank in the DMO reform
agenda
Recognising best practice: 2006 Defence Safety
Awards |
Wordsmith: Learning from experience
Marshalling Point: Demanding times
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Work–Life: Becoming resilient
Results through People: More than meets the eye |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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One year on
Defence remembers the Sea King crash with memorial services for the
nine Australian Defence Force (ADF) men and women tragically killed. |
Enhancing rehabilitation services in the ADF: Best
practice return–to–work programs
Connecting capabilities: The challenges in working
cooperatively with other government agencies |
Committee matters: Defence Adviser to the Joint
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Punching above our weight: Australia's contribution
to the Coalition effort in Iraq |
Wordsmith: Keeping track of progress
Marshalling Point: Moving forward
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Work–Life: Moving forward
Results through People: Simple but powerful |
Editor: Ara Nalbandian |
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Signs of the times
Defence's senior leaders gathered in Canberra for the 2006 Senior
Leadership Group Summit. |
Changes in Defence: A series of initiatives
Values in Defence: A framework that reflects the
long traditions and distinctive identities of the Services
Women winning the day in 2006: International
Women's Day |
Improving complaint management: New Fairness and
Resolution Branch
New careers in the Navy:
Each year thousands of young Australians apply |
Wordsmith: Women @ work in Defence
Marshalling Point: Marching ahead
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Work–Life: Fuelling your engine for work
Results through People: Results through People
Network in the regions; Changing styles |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Deployed forces doing us proud
Strategic Operations Division has compiled this update on key deployments |
Hardened and Networked Army: an Army for now and
the future
Hats off at ADFA: The graduating class of 2005
New domestic powers for ADF: Amendments to
the Defence Act 1903
"An extraordinary year for this Australian General": Major
General Jim Molan AO DSC
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Wordsmith: Fresh crop of grads in '06
Marshalling Point: Focus on strategy and values
Work Life: Driving you to Work
Results through People: Kicking off again
in 2006 |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Moments that made 2005...
Recent publications, including the Defence Annual Report, have looked
back on the highs and lows of Defence achievements for 2005. |
Operation SUMATRA ASSIST: a command perspective
Remembrance Day: Commemorative Address by CDF
Defence personnel have their say: Attitude Survey
results
Next DECA on track: significant work is being
undertaken to develop a new agreement. |
Wordsmith: Big MAC and the APS
Marshalling Point: A challenging year
Global Reach: A friend in need...; Sri Lanka,
post-tsunami
Work Life: It's a habit - making health and wellbeing
a way of life
Results through People: RtP Network gathers for
Ideas Summit
Human Resources: 2006 CDF and Secretary Scholarships
awarded; Gale gets his half century; Top shots in photographic
competition |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Security, stability and reconstruction in Afghanistan
September 11, 2001. That date still sends a shiver down the spine
as the day that changed the world. That day's catastrophic terrorist
attacks in New York and Washington were the heralds of a new age
of global terrorism. |
Government response to Military Justice Inquiry
Defence focused on implementation of reforms
Enhancements to the Australian Defence Force Military Justice
System
Statement by the Minister for Defence
New recruits to the Senior Leadership Group
DGs Major Surface Ships and Technical Airworthiness |
Wordsmith: Recognition for Defence civilians
Marshalling Point: 'Fair go' focus for Military
Justice reform
Work Life: The art of negotiation
Human Resources: Demystifying the Defence
Assistive Technology Program; To disclose or not disclose...
Part 2 |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Cadets generate the next Defence generation
Two major studies show that the Cadets provide a cost effective,
intelligent, well-educated and talented recruitment pool for Defence |
Unacceptable behaviour
Not on, say the
CDF and Secretary
Reserves - in high-readiness
Defence's increasing reliance on Reserves
Volunteers
Indigenous Community Volunteer's Secondees Program
Extraordinary lives
The latest special exhibition at the Australian War Memorial |
Wordsmith: Drawing up the new DECA
Marshalling Point: Salute to Service – past
and present
Big Picture: Employee Engagement
Work Life: Putting your personality to the test
Human Resources: Disability Management Strategy
2004-2007
Results through People: The keys to work-life
balance |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Leaders gather for a mid-year reckoning
CDF announces his intent; Secretary reflects on key themes; On track
with Defence Priorities |
Commander Task Force 58
Australian Lead In The Northern Persian Gulf
The pick of the bunch
Graduat Development Program
Surgeon General of the ADF
All in a day's work
Wordsmith:
Flood's findings - on track with implementation |
Marshalling Point: Our operational performance
and preparedness
Big Picture: Employer of choice? Today's Australian
Public Service
Results through People: Conflict coaching
- a new way of resolving workplace conflict in Defence
Work Life: PTSD: What you need to know
Human Resources: Unacceptable behaviour -
who's responsible? You are... |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Working together: Defence and the AFP
Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands |
Reaching the right decision
Air Warfare Destroyer ship builder contract
A better way of doing business
Defence Financial Controls Framework FAQs
Looking over the intelligence world
Inspector General of Intelligence and Security
Military Justice Inquiry
Response underway |
Big Picture: Sitting down with the Swedes
Results through People: Helping each other
Work Life: Awake is not the new Sleep
Wordsmith: Getting well, staying well
Marshalling Point: Going forward: keys to
success |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Enhancing ADF Capability
Australian Defence Force Warfare Centre - Arming warfighters to enhance
ADF capability |
Setting a course for the future
The plan to reform the financial environment in Defence
Pathways to career success
The Graduate Development Program and the people who make it happen
Wordsmith: Remember the regions |
Defence Values: A credit to the team
Big Picture: The foundations of resilience
Results through People: Stepping up to make a
difference
Work Life: On the move... with children
Global Reach: Balancing cost and capability
General Orders: Handing over the reins of the ADF... |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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Iraq - in the 'Green Zone'
On the ground in the 'Green Zone' |
Future challenges for Australia
Highlights from the Future Summit 2005 |
Looking forward
The outcomes of the Federal Budget for Defence |
Making friends and influencing people
Defence Management Seminar |
Defence Values: Getting on with Innovation
Results through People: A job well done
Wordsmith: Living by the values |
Work Life: Sheer blasphemy
Global Reach: Transforming Logistics support
General Orders: Improvements to ADF complaint
handling |
Editor: Karlene Sargent |
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We will remember
Defence pauses to honour the fallen |
Reflecting on Reform
Changes to the Defence procurement process |
Enhancing our policy standing
What's policy work really all about? |
Joint strike Fighter - The Next Generation
The first public outing of the JSF cockpit simulator |
The Big Picture: The future of warfighting
Global Reach: Celebrating the ANZAC Spirit
Public Service: National Security: Responding
to the challenges |
Work Life: The gift of life
Human Resources: In defence of good writing
Results through People: Customer relations on
trial |
Editor: David Sibley |
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Balancing the books
Putting Defence's budget together is core business |
Class Act
Ministerial recognition of Dr Todd Mansell's work on the Collins-class
submarine. |
Commanding decisions
The management challenges of running the Anzac Hospital in Banda
Aceh. |
Public Service: Strategic direction
Global Reach: Awakening the new-age dragon
Results through People: Renewal changes with behaviour |
The Big Picture: Helping Iraqis to take freedom
Work Life: When cupid lets fly |
Editor: David Sibley |
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Our leaders take future action
The senior Leadership Group given the run-down for 2005 |
Surge capacity
Tsunami special report
Student diversity a top-class affair
The Defence and Strategic Studies Course
Special abilities
Photography competition to showcase people with disabilities |
Public Service: Plan and deliver - the new culture
Global Reach: Saving Canada's submarine program
Big Picture: Future force
Results through People: Learning to lead the way
Work Life: Resolving to find your fitness
Human Resources: Celebrating achievement |
Editor: David Sibley |
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History in the making
The year in review: Hits, misses and memories - Looking back at 2004
across Defence's Groups and Services. |
Tripping out on your fantastic plastic
Defence Travel Card
Information supremo installed
New Chief Information Officer commences |
Don't leave leave till last
Defence leave administration
Winning smiles
Reputation management |
Public Service: Merit to success
Global Reach: Hungary adopts lean diet for armed
forces
Big Picture: Moving away from Old World concepts |
Human Resources: Celebrating achievement
Results through People: The 'i' in innovation
Work Life: Surviving the silly season |
Editor: David Sibley |
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In Defence of democracy
Where do we fit in the system of parliamentary democracy? |
Always being ahead of the enemy
New Special Operations Commander |
Advice when it's needed
Establishment of the ADF Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service |
Public Service: Reinvigorating administration
Global Reach: Changes for Sweden's military
Big Picture: Changing the way Americans think |
Human Resources: Celebrating achievement
Results through People: Inspiration at the summit
Work Life: The beast within |
Editor: David Sibley |
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The power of two
Inside the Secretary/Chief of Defence Force diarchy |
Striking a balance within Defence
Do you control work or does work control you? |
Wordsmith: Accountability: You, me, all of us
General Orders: Taking advantage of new technology
Public Service: The science of leadership |
Global Reach: The US military's war on stress
Results through People: The cultural revolution
Work Life: Time in the balance |
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