What Defence Does

Defence consists of civilians in the Australian Public Service and the Australian Defence Force - members of the Navy, Army and Air Force.

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.

Defence's values are professionalism, loyalty, integrity, courage, innovation and teamwork.

To find out more about Defence, its people and its structure click here.