Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation prevents people with sensitive Defence knowledge from training or working for some foreign governments and military organisations

Find out about Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation foreign work authorisation requirements.

Defence Budgets provide information on the allocation of public resources to the portfolio's priorities.

The Nowra community is being offered the opportunity to vote on 2 options for a replacement to the UH-1B Iroquois Helicopter statue.

Articles will be transitioned into the Treaty by United States Community members before being exported to Australia. Australian Community members will only be required to transition articles into the Treaty if those articles have already been exported from the United States under the existing ITAR arrangements and are in Australia.

The Defence Estate Audit recommendations will enhance Defence work environments, ensuring the estate is fit-for-purpose for both current and future capability priorities and workforce needs.

Discover training, education and development opportunities for ADF members of the Reserves, including short courses and professional military education.

Learn how ADF members of the Reserves can serve flexibly, access diverse roles and transfer between Service categories.

Defence issues a variety of import and end use certificates to facilitate imports of goods that are controlled under foreign export control laws.

Under Australian export control laws it is a serious criminal offence to export, supply, publish or broker controlled goods or technology without the necessary authorisations. Penalties for contravening the legislation vary depending on the type of activity and the severity of the offence.

Defence provides grants to support its strategic priorities to defend Australia and its national interests, and protect and advance Australian strategic interests.

There are a number of measures which an organisation may wish to adopt in establishing and implementing effective compliance policies and procedures.

Information about requirements for Defence Export control compliance.

Defence Export Controls aims to maximise compliance by working with individuals, organisations and companies to help them meet their obligations under Australian law. Compliance with Australia’s export control system helps ensure these transfers are in line with Australia’s national interests and international obligations.

Preliminary Documents related to the Environmental referral for Submarine Rotational Force – West infrastructure project.

Defence Export Controls assess all allegations of non-compliance to determine the level of action required. If a breach is reported, Defence will hold any details provided in strict confidence.

Defence Export Controls is guided by regulatory principles that govern its regulatory work.

Information on the outcomes of superior service tribunals.

Information about the Williamtown Working Group.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Base Williamtown.

The Australian Naval Flag Administrator (ANFA) provides assurance that Defence is meeting its international flag state and domestic legislative obligations by exercising effective control over vessels operating in Defence’s jurisdiction.

Defence industry governance is used to manage the interrelationships between stakeholders, relevant legislation, internal processes, rules, regulations, approvals and instructions.

The Australian Naval Classification Authority (ANCA) develops and implements world leading rules for the design and classification of Australian Defence vessels.

The Defence Seaworthiness Regulator ensures all managers and operators of Defence vessels are appropriately managing risks to people and the environment, while maintaining their operational effectiveness.

Information about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS) Defence Implementation Program Board.

The Defence Graduate Program is a 12-month development opportunity designed to launch your career in the Australian Public Service (APS). As a Defence graduate, you will gain hands-on experience, build professional networks and develop the skills needed to make a real impact.

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The Australian Naval Seaworthiness Authority (ANSA) regulates the Defence maritime community to assure the Defence Seaworthiness Authority that naval vessels are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and operated safely.

The Australian Defence College includes Australian War College, Australian Defence Training Centre, Australian Defence Force Academy, Centre for Defence Research, ADF Transition and Civil Recognition Project, Wargaming and Simulation Centre, Defence Learning Technology Environment.

Find health, mental wellbeing, family support and lifestyle benefits for ADF members of the Reserves.