Information about the Sydney area for ADF members and families.

Recordings of past webinars to support members and families to stay connected.

Intelligence analysis jobs identify relationships, expose indicators and filter factual evidence to develop meaningful and usable intelligence assessments.

A Message from Defence LGBTQIA+ Champions

The All-hours Support Line (ASL) is a confidential telephone service for ADF members and their families that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline is designed as a triage line, which simply means that it is there to help you access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily. Services that you can access include psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.

The Defence White Paper sets out a comprehensive, responsible long term plan for Australia’s defence.

The Defence Industry Development Strategy establishes the framework and principles for Australia’s defence industry policy.

The Government has initiated an independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant fleet capability.

Meet our leaders who ensure excellence throughout Defence.

The Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 requires that a review of the legislation be undertaken 2 years after the commencement of offence provisions and afterwards at intervals of no longer than 5 years.

Details related to the position holder of Deputy Secretary Governance.

The Governance Group plays a key role in ensuring the Defence organisation is effectively supporting our Ministers, the Government, the Parliament, and the public.

The Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) is part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI) and includes an expanded program of engagement between the Royal Australian Air Force and US air elements.

Defence provides support to ADF commanders and supervising officers.

When preparing to post overseas Defence families participate in an assessment that evaluates their level of readiness and identifies support requirements.

Information and guidance on selection process for Defence public service jobs. Interviewing, candidates selection, timeframes, application progress, referees and more.

Families may choose to remain in their current location when an ADF member is posted. This is classified as unaccompanied resident family (URF).

End of 2023 message from the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force

Message from the Secretary of the Department of Defence and the Chief of the Defence Force for all Defence personnel.

Respect at work message from the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force.

Defence provides emotional and practical support in the event of a member’s death via the Bereavement Support Team. Financial assistance is also available.

Information about support programs available to families during transition.

Public Interest Disclosure

Inquiry Officer reports related to matters prescribed under the Defence (Inquiry) Regulations 2018.

Defence intelligence agencies gather, analyse and retain a wide range of information which supports Government decision making.

Military flying operations are exempt from the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.

Commander's Papers is a Defence research publication, featuring a selection of essays from Australian and international course members at the Australian Defence College.

The Indo-Pacific Strategic Digest is a publication reflecting coursework and research submitted by Australian and international students of the Defence and Strategic Studies Course.

The Indo-Pacific Strategic Papers reflect coursework and research papers submitted by Australian and international students of the Defence and Strategic Studies Course.

Shedden Papers are a collection of selected research papers by course members, staff and guest presenters at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies.