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Defence White Paper

The Defence White Paper

Defence White Papers are Australias principal public policy documents regarding Defence. The White Paper presents the Government's long-term strategic direction and commitments for Australia's national defence as well as future capability requirements. The Government has directed production of a new White Paper at least every five years, although the Government may direct an update or a new Defence White Paper at any time.

Current White Paper

Defence White Paper 2013

Previous White Paper

Defence White Paper 2009