About the base

The Australian Defence College was established to meet the strategic needs of the Australian Defence Force for joint professional military education and individual training.

Access

​Visitors will need a valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) to access the site. If not in possession of a DCAC visitors will need to be escorted by someone with DCAC access from one of the Resident Units of the base.

Located approximately 11km from Canberra CBD site is accessed via Kirkpatrick Street.

About the base

Victoria Barracks Melbourne is the Department of Defence administrative centre. Site activities are limited to predominantly office/administration.

Access

Only authorised vehicles allowed on site. There is no visitor parking for private plated vehicles. Requests for business related parking can be made by contacting Access Control: vtaccesscontrol.vbm@defence.gov.au.

Visiting hours

6:30 am – 7 pm

About the base

Victoria Barracks is a heritage significant site. It currently accommodates various office based functions from the three services, as well as the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and the Vice Chief of Defence Force.

Road rules

Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

About the base

Tasmania is a multi-site base that includes training areas, barracks and depots.

Anglesea Barracks is the main site and one of the oldest Defence bases, built in 1811 when Governor Macquarie visited the colony.

Other major sites includes:

About the base

The administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force and home of Air Force Headquarters.

Access

All visitors: you are required to report to the security desk in the foyer of the building you are visiting, and your host must be present for you to be issued with a pass.

About the base

Safeguarding Australia by delivering valued scientific advice and innovative solutions for Defence and national security.

Access

All vehicles coming on-site must visually and legibly display their name and mobile contact number on the vehicle dashboard.

No cameras or video recording devices to be used on site.

Domestic animals are not allowed on site.

Visiting hours

7 am – 5 pm

Monday – Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is 20km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

About the base

Site activities are limited to predominantly office/administration. It is located in Melbourne CBD, the nearest train station Southern Cross Station.

Access

Only authorised vehicles allowed on site. There is no visitor parking at Defence Plaza Melbourne for private plated vehicles. Requests for business related parking can be made by contacting Access Control segservicedeliverysezaccesscontrol.vbm@defence.gov.au.

About the base

Majura Precinct is home to Defence personnel across all Groups and Services. 

The precinct is comprised of 3 areas: 

  • Brindabella Business Park
  • Fairbairn 
  • Majura Park. 

Defence shares the area with other Government Departments and companies in the private sector.

Access

Building access is via authorised swipe access with a Defence Common Access Card. Access requests must be sent by the security officer of the building unit to be granted authorisation.

ADF Clothing

The ADF clothing capability is delivered by the Clothing Systems Program Office in the Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. The capability encompasses the vast majority of clothing and accessories worn by Australian Defence Force (ADF) members across Navy, Army and Air Force, and is managed under two programs, being combat clothing and non-combat clothing.

Replacement Aviation Refuelling Vehicles

The Replacement Aviation Refuelling Vehicles project was established to replace the aged Australian Defence Force Aviation Refuelling Vehicles (ARV). The replacement fleet will consist of:
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