Major
initiatives and efficiencies in administration and corporate support
have reaped significant benefits for the ADF and Defence civilians,
the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Fran
Bailey, said this month.
Since she made the statement, Mrs Bailey has been promoted by
the Prime Minister and is now the Minister Assisting the Minister
for Defence.
“Improving the working and living environment for ADF and
Defence civilians has been a very high priority for Defence and
has reaped significant benefits, enabling the support of a high
operational tempo and the increased population of personnel in
combat roles,” she said.
“This support comes from Corporate Services and Infrastructure
Group which is made up of 6000 civilian and military personnel
who provide Defence’s working and living environment.
“With representatives on every Defence site around the country,
CSIG provides essential services to more than 90,000 personnel.
“CSIG is responsible for developing and managing the Defence
estate, corporate support, major contracts to facilities maintenance
and garrison support, managing agreements with the Defence Housing
Authority, legal services and advice and the infrastructure component
of the Defence Information Environment.”
