Role
The Directorate of Litigation manage litigation and related activities for the Minister and Parliamentary Secretary, the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force in respect of civil claims against the Commonwealth, including administrative law challenges and judicial review of decisions. Types of matters that the Directorate manages include:

• Personal Injury Claims
• Responding to Court Orders such as Subpoenas
• Coronial Inquests
• Debt Recovery
• Compensation Claims
• Aircraft Noise Complaints

Court orders for production of documents (eg subpoenas, notices to produce or summonses) are to be served on:

The Secretary
Department of Defence
CP2-4-069
PO Box 7911
CANBERRA BC ACT  2610

Cheques for payment of conduct money should be made to “Collector of Public Monies” and served with the court order.

Address
Directorate of Litigation
Defence Legal
Department of Defence
CP2-4-062
PO Box 7911
CANBERRA  BC ACT  2610

Email: dsgdl.dlit@defence.gov.au

Fax: 02 6266 3006