The 2026 Defence Estate Works Program industry briefings will commence from beginning of August 2026 and conclude at the end of September 2026.

Program overview

The Estate Works Program (EWP) delivers facilities and infrastructure maintenance projects aimed at restoring or sustaining capability. Projects focus on addressing safety and compliance requirements on the Defence estate.

For more information about the program visit the EWP page. 

Planned releases for tender opportunities are available on the EWP Tender Forecast page.

Industry briefings

The program's industry briefings are presented by Defence and contracted industry service providers. The event also provides valuable networking opportunity with interested industry contractors.

The industry briefings are designed to present prospective industry partners with information and insight on:

• how to get involved with upcoming work released via AusTender 
• best practice guidance for success in tendering for projects
• delivering projects within Defence and meeting contractual responsibilities.

The AusTender Notice Estate Works Program Defence Industry Update – EWPNOTICE 02/2026 provides the official notice for this event. Event updates will be communicated through AusTender via addenda to the Industry Notice and on this page.

Registration

Attendance to the industry briefing is in-person only and the registration form requires:

• attendees’ names (maximum 2 people per company)
• company name
• contact details (email and phone number)

Register attendance via the register link provided in the schedule below, submitting the form at least 5 business days prior to the event date.

Note: the ACT Industry briefing will be delivered as part of the broader Defence Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program Industry Briefing, with Estate Works Program content included as a dedicated agenda item.

Schedule

Some of the dates and locations may be subject to change where details are still to be confirmed.