Review of the Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) Scheme

The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, announced on 6 June 2008 that an independent review of the ADFC Scheme would be undertaken. The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, announced the Review Team members on 20 August 2008.

The ADFC Scheme comprises the Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets and the Australian Air Force Cadets. ADFC is a youth development program run by Defence in conjunction with the community and caters for young people aged between 12½ to 20 years.

The review panel’s overall charter is to identify what the objectives of the ADFC scheme should be, along with community expectations around accountability and transparency in its administration.

The review panel is now seeking public submissions as part of its community consultation program.

Submissions addressing the review objectives are invited. Information about the review, the terms of reference and consultation arrangements are available via the links on the main menu.

The closing date for submissions is 30 September 2008.

General information about the ADFC is available at: http://www.cadetnet.gov.au/