About the base
Provides administrative, training, communications and logistics support to the personnel and vessels based here. These vessels include Collins Class submarines, support vessels and numerous ANZAC Class frigates.
Access
Flora and fauna, including domestic animals are not permitted to…
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Group Captain Aleisha Broadhead is recognised for professional excellence during the Australia Day honours.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/aviators-excellence-engineering-celebrated
Warrant Officer Ivan Petrovic earns an Australia Day honour for his contribution to major ceremonial events.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/australia-day-honour-air-force-warrant-officer
RAAF Base Amberley’s first touch football competition in five years ends with a grand final win for 33 Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/33-squadron-claims-victory-returning-touch-comp
About the base
Overlooking Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul provides administrative, training and logistics support to personnel within the Sydney area.
Access
Vehicle access is restricted to only vehicles supporting site capability. Vehicles supporting equipment must use lane one.
Prime contractors…
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About the base
Provides administrative support to Navy personnel located in the Canberra area. Harman is home to various Groups, Services, Reservists and a Naval Cadet unit.
Access
Access to HMAS Harman is via the main entry gate on Wilmetts Street. A valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) must be…
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Conspicuous Service Medal recipient, Warrant Officer Kerrie-Anne Hammond, encourages authenticity in leadership.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/achievement-credited-authenticity
Group Captain Phillip Godfrey is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his distinguished career in the Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/shaping-tomorrows-leaders
About the base
Home of the Royal Australian Navy College plus departments covering sea survivability and ship's safety, a weapons range and administrative support.
Access
Authorised vehicle access is via the front gate entrance.
Based on compliance with the below-mentioned requirements. Persons…
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Private Bailey Campbell is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours list.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/award-managing-critical-systems-under-pressure
About the base
A vitally important Navy port given its proximity to our northern neighbours, and home to a large fleet of patrol boats.
Access
Wharf access is restricted. You may only access the wharf with approval from Port Services.
'Gundal' at Emery Point is an Indigenous site of significance…
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Army introduces new pay grades to recognise the work of heavy vehicle drivers and senior transport planners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/pay-boost-army-drivers
STEM professionals from the ADF support educators at Questacon’s 'Engineering is Elementary' workshop program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/empowering-stem-education
The arrival of the first MC-55A Peregrine ensures the ADF is at the forefront of airborne intelligence and electronic warfare.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-27/peregrine-lands-australia-leads
Squadron Leader Felix Ho is named NT Australian of the Year for services to young people and remote communities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-26/reservist-named-nt-australian-year
Petty Officer Jack Bellingham is honoured in the Australia Day awards for his work across the Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-26/australia-day-honour-sailors-pacific-work
The 2026 Australia Day honours recognise 82 personnel from across the Australian Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-26/defence-personnel-recognised-australia-day
The 3rd Health Battalion trials innovative ways of deploying equipment into the field under demanding conditions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-23/medics-confronted-multiple-challenges
A relocatable vehicle wash point trial for vehicles coming off exercise proves to be faster and more sustainable.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-23/heavy-vehicles-lighter-footprint
Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-23/cyber-challenge-serious-business
About the base
One of Australia's largest military bases and the headquarters of the 7th Brigade. The units at Enoggera include armoured, artillery, engineer, signals, infantry, medical and other combat service support units.
Access
Arrangements should be made with the Security Contractors and the…
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About the base
HMAS Cairns’ primary responsibility is to provide maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns based Fleet Units. HMAS Cairns also provides refit and training support for neighbouring Pacific Island nations (Pacific Class Patrol Boats).
Access
Upon arrival you must…
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The purpose of this statement of work tailoring guide is to provide drafters with guidance for selecting optional components and for tailoring the Complex Materiel Volume 2 template to individual program needs. While this guide is designed for use with version 4.0 of the template, it is still…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/complex-materiel-volume-2-statement-work-tailoring-guide
The Australian Contract Expenditure (ACE) guide complements the ACE Measurement Rules, introduced in 2021 as part of the enhanced Australian Industry Capability (AIC) framework for Australian Standard for Defence Contracting templates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/australian-contract-expenditure-guide
The Linkages Module (Strategic) statement of work tailoring guide is intended for contracts that use Australian Standard for Defence Contracting Linkages Module (ALM) contracting template.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/linkages-module-strategic-statement-work-tailoring-guide
The Linkages Module (Strategic) commercial guidance is intended for contracts that use Australian Standard for Defence Contracting Linkages Module contracting template.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/linkages-module-strategic-commercial-guidance
AIR 7404 will acquire 20 C-130J Hercules aircraft to replace the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules.
The C-130J Hercules provides Australia with a proven, highly versatile air mobility capability equipped to enable and sustain rapid deployments of Australian personnel and equipment into our region…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/c-130j-hercules
About the base
Provides storage, maintenance and disposal of explosive ordnance along with ordnance training to meet Service capabilities
Access
Access past Checkpoint 2 and 3 is restricted and will require a specific pass and approval.
Any person booking a Taxi/Uber/Hire Car will be required to…
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About the base
Was originally developed by the United States of America during World War II as a Defence storage and warehouse facility. Currently houses major stores holdings.
Access
Prior to entering contractor areas all visitors are to report to the sign in point. When any contractor work areas…
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About the base
Campbell Park Offices is a Department of Defence administrative centre. Base activities are limited to predominantly office/administration.
Access
All visitors are required to report to Building B and D access control desk in the foyer. Your host escort must be present to be issued…
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