ADM: defence policy

Projects of concern now public

The Collins Class submarine sustainment is among 10 projects of concern.

28 Oct 2010

Defence and Defence Materiel Ministers Stephen Smith and Jason Clare have released the updated and complete Projects of Concern list. Premium

Afghan mission may take years

Defence Minister Stephen Smith speaks to troops on a recent trip to Afghanistan.

26 Oct 2010

Opening the Parliamentary debate on Afghanistan, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Australia would remain involved in the country for much of this decade. Premium

Australian contribution in Afghanistan

Defence Minister Stephen Smith during a visit to Australian troops in Afghanistan.

22 Oct 2010

Defence Minister Stephen Smith has released a series of fact sheets concerned with Australia's involvement in Afghanistan. Premium

US ratifies Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty

The Treaty creates a framework for two-way trade between Australia and the US in both classified and unclassified-but-controlled defence articles, without the need for export licences.

12 Oct 2010

On 29 September (US time), a resolution ratifying the Australia-US Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty was passed by the US Senate. Premium

Govt launches single security vetting agency

Public servants and contractors will now be provided with a single clearance - a Commonwealth security clearance - which is recognised and effective across government.

08 Oct 2010

The Government has launched the Australian Single Security Vetting Agency, a centralised agency for Commonwealth security checks. Premium

Ministers declare possible conflicts of interest

Defence Minister Stephen Smith (pictured in Afghanistan with Commander Joint Task Force 633 Major General John Cantwell) and Defence Materiel Minister Jason Clare have declared potential conflicts of interest

01 Oct 2010

Defence Minister Stephen Smith and Defence Materiel Minister Jason Clare have declared potential conflicts of interest in relation to family members. Premium

News Review: Smith, Clare, Snowdon get Defence | ADM Oct 2010

01 Oct 2010

Former Foreign Minister Stephen Smith is Australia’s new Minister for Defence, supported by Jason Clare as Minister for Defence Materiel and Warren Snowdon who returns to his old portfolios of Defence Science and Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs. Premium