Australian Government, Department of Defence

Personnel

	Taking personnel controls CDRE David Letts, who assumed duty as Director General Navy Personnel and Training in June, was among those who welcomed the arrival of the first two of Navy’s three Agusta Westland A109E helicopters at HMAS ALBATROSS.

	Find it on new housing site Defence Housing Australia has launched its improved HomeFind website to supplement the new housing classification policy (NHCP).

	New agreement will cement partnership A foundation for a sound business partnership was laid on August 8 with the signing of an agreement for the provision of Navy Systems Command services to Fleet Command.

	Defence justice far cry from screen drama When you hear the words prosecution or Defence Force Magistrate, you might see visions of the latest episode of Boston Legal or Jack Nicholson bellowing at Tom Cruise, “You can’t handle the truth”.

	Bill targets ADF justice The Defence Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 tabled on August 15 by the Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Billson, includes reforms that aim to improve the impartiality and fairness of the military justice system.



	Giving kids a helping hand The personnel of the Joint Logistics Unit (West) JLU(W) have begun a rewarding partnership with the Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australia (RDA).

	Major pay reforms Dr Nelson said, under the pay reforms, about 1200 ADF WOs would be placed in a new pay structure that “recognises their unique role within the ADF”. (Continued from "Top Stories")

	Travel card guidelines Since its introduction in July 2005, the Defence Travel Card (DTC) has been used to pay for business travel-related expenses such as airfares, short-term vehicle hire, taxis, accommodation, meals and some incidentals.

	PWO badges of honour After passing a gruelling Principal Warfare Officer (PWO) course, the latest graduates have joined a long tradition.