Defence and Industry Advisory Council

Senator Chris Evans asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 17 November 2004:

With reference to the Defence and Industry Advisory Council:

1. When was the council established.
2. Who established the council.
3. For what purpose was the council established.
4. Can a copy of the council's terms of reference be provided.
5. What is the membership of the council.
6. What are the reporting arrangements for the council, for example: (a) to whom does it report; (b) how regularly are such reports made; and (c) what do the reports contain.
7. Can a list be provided of meeting dates for the council since its establishment.

Senator Hill - The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

1. to (7) The Defence and Industry Advisory Council has been disestablished and replaced by the Capability Development Advisory Forum (CDAF). The aim of the CDAF is to facilitate informed decision making by providing senior industry and Defence representatives with a mutually beneficial environment in which industry can put forward its views early in the capability development process, and enable Defence to test the strength of capability proposals with industry.
   
   The CDAF is jointly chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Materiel Organisation and the Chief of the Capability Development Group. It met for the first time on 7 November 2005, although its membership and processes have yet to be finalised. It is proposed that the CDAF meetings will take place in June of each year.

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