David Hanley was appointed Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment in July 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/deputy-secretary-naval-shipbuilding-sustainment
View Defence media releases and transcript records.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases
Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral training activity between the Australian Defence Force and United States military.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/exercises/talisman-sabre
Celia Perkins was appointed Deputy Secretary Security and Estate in December 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/deputy-secretary-security-estate
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Robertson Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/robertson-barracks
There are optional clauses that may be required infrequently in Australian Standard for Defence Contracting based contracts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/asdefcon-suite/clausebank
Information related to the removal of 19 structures at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria (formerly RAAF Williams – Point Cook).
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/infrastructure-projects/demolition-structures-raaf-base-point-cook
Information on the declared Defence Aviation Areas (DAA), regulation, restrictions, and applications to be referred to Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/defence-aviation-areas-regulation
Details related to Defence of Defence mission and purpose, portfolio, organisation, and behaviours and values.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are
The Australian Defence Force wellbeing portal is a resource for all current and ex-serving ADF members and their families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing
Details related to strategic planning activities and documentation that support the achievement of the Defence mission.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning
Information for Defence staff on accessing application tools and systems.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/staff-resources
Current and complete reviews and inquiries that Defence is engaged in.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries
Defence works with interdisciplinary experts from around the world, to engage in research and innovation that enhances military capability and addresses national security challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation
Defence engages in a wide range of programs and initiatives that drive capability and align to the Defence mission and purpose.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/programs-initiatives
The Australian Defence Force develops products required to meet its mission and purpose, which in some cases are also provided as services to other parties both in Australia and overseas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/products-services
Defence engages with industry to deliver value for money procurement to support the Australian Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement
Australian Defence Force personnel are deployed to operations overseas and within Australia, in order to actively protect Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/operations
Defence offers a range of services to help ADF members and families manage the challenges and opportunities of each stage of military life and their mobile lifestyle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle
Details related to the management and administration of Defence owned and managed locations and property.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property
Defence provides services and hosts regular engagement activities in local areas across Australia, helping ADF families access suppo0rt and stay connected.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/local-services-events
Resources and support
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/resources-support
Defence champions a range of pathway programs for Indigenous Australians seeking a career as an Australian Defence Force member or Australian Public Service employee.
https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers/indigenous-pathways
For business and industry wanting to do business with Defence or find opportunities but don't know where to start.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/finding-opportunities
Defence understands the impacts the military way of life has on ADF members and families. There are support programs available that help balance the demands of service life with the needs of families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services