Terms of Reference

1. The review should examine and assess organisational efficiency and effectiveness in the Defence organisation, and make recommendations with particular regard to:
   1. decision making and business process, having regard to best practice in organisations of comparable size and complexity;
   2. the appropriateness of and need for military personnel in non-operational or executive positions in the organisation and efficacy of Defence preparation for senior postings;
   3. structure, processes and procedures for managing information and providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders
   4. the adequacy of the information management systems which support business processes and reporting requirements.
2. The Review should provide direction on the role and work programme of the Defence Business Improvement Board.
3. While the Review should be cognisant of business processes in the Defence Materiel Organisation, noting the continuing reforms underway in DMO and the role of the Defence Procurement Advisory Board in that regard, the Review should not seek to specifically address business processes in DMO. Nor should it consider the ADF operational chain of command.
4. The Review should have due regard for relevant past reviews and studies.
5. The Review Team will be supported by a small secretariat.
6. The Review Team should report to the Minister for Defence by the second quarter of 2007.