Overview In developing the 2016 Defence White Paper, Defence adopted an integrated approach to bring together for the first time the key elements of investment needed to deliver and sustain Australia’s defence capabilities. The key elements include equipment, infrastructure, information and communications technology, science and technology, and workforce Establishing a ten-year Integrated Investment Program will...

The Defence industry policy statement acknowledges the fundamental contribution that Australian industry provides to defence capability.

This review argues that a holistic, fully integrated 'One Defence' system is essential if Defence is to deliver on its mission in the most effective and efficient way. Key recommendations In order to create One Defence and give effect to our first principles, we recommend Defence: 1. Establish a strong, strategic centre to strengthen accountability...

This issues paper contains a summary of the key issues for consideration in next year’s Defence White Paper.

Background: This report, Battling with Words, takes a distinctive sociolinguistic approach to current efforts by Defence leadership to bring about cultural change in the Department of Defence and establish a more heterogeneous workforce. The report describes the role language plays in maintaining and perpetuating cultural norms, and provides linguistic evidence for the current, homogeneous demographic...