Defence Efficiency Review

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference

a) Identify key management processes across the Defence program structure.

b) Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current management and financial processes.

c) Make recommendations for reforming Defence management and financial processes to ensure that they:

• are carried out in the most efficient and effective manner possible;
• eliminate duplication between and within Defence programs;
• take a rigorous approach to defining `core' and `non-core' business;
• make appropriate use of commercialisation options;
• reflect, where appropriate, modern business practices;
• enhance combat capabilities.

e) The review's recommendations should enhance the Government's Defence policy goals of developing greater defence self-reliance, promoting closer alliance relations and promoting regional engagement.

f) The review is to propose an implementation strategy giving effect to its recommendations.

The completed report of the Defence Efficiency Review is to be handed to the Minister for Defence on Monday, March 10, 1997.

See also:

• Defence Efficiency Review Report
• Other Media Statements and Speeches
• Defence Home Page