Portfolio: Defence
http://www.army.gov.au/
$12.5B
2025-26 Budget30,000
Headcount (2024-25)12 tagged
Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
To defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia’s security and prosperity. [AR p.8]
PURPOSE
To defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia’s security and prosperity. [AR p.8]
Strategic priorities
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advancing our conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability
enhancing our long-range strike capabilities and our Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance enterprise
strengthening our northern bases
improving the growth and retention of a highly skilled defence workforce
boosting innovation, including through the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator
prioritising our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Outcomes
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Outcome 1: Defend Australia and its national interests
Defend Australia and its national interests through the conduct of operations and the provision of support for the Australian community and civilian authorities in accordance with Government direction.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests
Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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Service
Courage
Act with purpose
Respect
Be adaptable, innovative and agile
Integrity
Be accountable and trustworthy
Excellence
Be inclusive and value others
Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | cumulative | 27 GW | 88% Annual Report 2024-25 · p.40 | Achieved |
Source documents
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2024-25
Defence Annual Report 2024–25 (PDF, 39.12 MB)
Open
2023-24
Defence Annual Report 2023–2024 (PDF, 8.11 MB)
Open
2022-23
Defence Annual Report 2022–2023 (PDF, 3.99 MB)
Open
2021-22
Defence Annual Report 2021–2022 (PDF, 6.86 MB)
Open
2020-21
Defence Annual Report 2020–2021 (PDF, 4.3 MB)
Open
Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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KPI evidence register with named owners
Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact
Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents
Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform
Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries
Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system
Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases
Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Portfolio delivery office for major investments
Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates
Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Single front door for life-event based services
Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting
Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops
Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
KPI evidence register with named owners
Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact
Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents
Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform
Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries
Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system
Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases
Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Portfolio delivery office for major investments
Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.
Defence-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)
Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates
Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Single front door for life-event based services
Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting
Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops
Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.
2021-22-Defence-Annual-Report.pdf)
Source library
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41.0MB
2024-25.pdf
8.5MB
2023-24.pdf
4.2MB
2022-23.pdf
7.2MB
2021-22.pdf
4.5MB
2020-21.pdf
1.3MB
Women-in-the-ADF-2023-2024.pdf
3.8MB
Women-in-ADF-Report-2022-2023.pdf
8.1MB
women-in-adf-2021-22.pdf
1.0MB
AR-2020-21-sup1-women-in-adf.pdf
1.6MB
AR-2019-20-sup1-women-in-adf.pdf
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Defence and Veterans' Services Commission
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
Australian Submarine Agency
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Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board (Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund)
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Royal Australian Air Force Veterans' Residences Trust Fund
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
RAAF Welfare Recreational Company
Commonwealth Company
Defence Housing Australia
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Australian Strategic Policy Institute Limited
Commonwealth Company
Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Army and Air Force Canteen Service
Corporate Commonwealth Entity