The Defence Strategic Update sets out the challenges in Australia’s strategic environment and their implications for Defence planning. The 2020 Force Structure Plan details the Government’s intentions for new and adjusted Australian Defence Force capability investments to implement the new strategic objectives.

Significant, reoccurring and future events across Defence. ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and more.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program details and Defence investigation and management approach

Frequently asked questions about the Afghanistan Inquiry

Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is a biennial international military exercise hosted by the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet.

The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires Defence to make publicly available operational information and information disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act.

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The New Air Combat Capability - Industry Support Program (NACC-ISP) was established in 2010 to support Australian industry and research organisations involved in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

ADF members and their families benefit from strong connections within their military communities, sharing stories, celebrating achievements and accessing services.

The AC565 and SP020 forms should be used when undertaking procurements that are for firm price, commercially available goods and repair services, where the risk to the Commonwealth is low and where the time frame for delivery is short.

Information about the Graduate Program dates.

Freedom of information disclosure log lists responses to a freedom of information (FOI) requests, where appropriate.

Chief of Joint Capabilities biography.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Williams - Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook.

The application process for the Defence Graduate Program matches potential graduates with the best suited pathway role, as they begin their career in Defence.

In the Defence Graduate Program, with job experiences you won’t find in any other organisation in our four pathways; technical, intelligence, research and innovation, and policy and corporate.

Chief Information Officer Group (CIOG) is responsible for ensuring Defence has a dependable, secure and integrated Defence Single Information Environment to support Defence business and military operations. 

Associate Secretary Group provides integrity, assurance, governance and support functions for the Defence enterprise.

Defence Finance Group (DFG) is a key enabler in Defence and works in partnership with Groups and Services to deliver high quality budget and financial management outcomes through the provision of policies, processes, services, systems and advice.

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

Australian Export Office

Export Office Policy and Engagement The Australian Defence Export Advocate undertakes high-level advocacy on behalf of Australian defence industry and advises the Australian Defence Export Office in developing and delivering strategic export campaigns. This is in addition to the existing military senior reservist personnel already used for export advocacy during missions and trade shows. The Australian Defence Export Advocate sits on the advisory board of the Centre for Defence Industry Capability and chairs the Defence Export Forum.

First steps for getting started with Defence industry

Information on Defence procurement and export

Defence supports a number of initiatives designed to help expand the pool of skilled workers from which Defence industry is able to recruit.

Information about Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program grants.

Defence graduates are offered training and development specific to the graduate pathway they have chosen. Graduates will complete Defence’s mandatory training, cultural awareness training as well as opportunities for social activities and unique experiences.

The application process for the Defence Graduate Program.

To be eligible to apply for the Defence Graduate Program, graduate applicants must meet a range of criteria.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Wide Bay Training Area.