Consistent with the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979, ASIO provides advice to
Defence on matters relevant to security. ASIO exercises its foreign collection powers under
warrant at the request of the Minister for Defence or the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Consistent with the functions for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) detailed in the
Intelligence Services Act 2001, ASD provides foreign signals intelligence, cyber security advice, and
offensive cyber operations, and utilises corporate shared services, in order to meet the
operational needs of the Australian Defence Force and the requirements of the Department of
Defence.

The Bureau of Meteorology has a strategic partnering agreement for the provision of
meteorological and oceanographic services to support Defence.

The Departments of Finance and Defence provide funding through third party access
arrangements to Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation for the purpose of providing
payments of retirement and death and invalidity benefits for scheme members and beneficiaries,
including past, present and future employees of the Australian Government and other eligible
employers and members of the ADF.

Under a Services Agreement and in accordance with the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987,
Defence Housing Australia is to achieve the efficient provision of contemporary housing
solutions for ADF Members and their families on behalf of Defence.

Defence actively participates in forums relating to renewable energy and energy security and
applies principles consistent with Australia's Paris Agreement commitments when considering
energy options.
Defence provides a range of logistics support services and advice to the Australian Antarctic
program, including air and sealift capability to supplement existing arrangements in the delivery
of cargo and contributing to aeromedical emergency responses in the region.
Defence actively participates in forums and initiatives led by the Department of Climate Change,
Energy, the Environment and Water to ensure alignment with national approaches for the
effective and efficient management of environmental factors.

Defence actively participates in forums relating to renewable energy and energy security and
applies principles consistent with Australia's Paris Agreement commitments when considering
energy options.
Defence provides a range of logistics support services and advice to the Australian Antarctic
program, including air and sealift capability to supplement existing arrangements in the delivery
of cargo and contributing to aeromedical emergency responses in the region.
Defence actively participates in forums and initiatives led by the Department of Climate Change,
Energy, the Environment and Water to ensure alignment with national approaches for the
effective and efficient management of environmental factors.

The linked programs contribute to Outcome 2 and support Australia's broader sovereign
capabilities through strategic engagement across government, building education pipelines and
supporting the nuclear workforce.

The linked programs contribute to Outcome 2 and support Australia's broader sovereign
capabilities through strategic engagement across government, building education pipelines and
supporting the nuclear workforce.

The linked programs contribute to Outcome 2 and support Australia's broader sovereign
capabilities through strategic engagement across government and supporting the nuclear
workforce.

Contributes to Outcome 2 through the provision of budget and commercial advice for the
delivery of nuclear-powered submarine capabilities.
Department of Finance - Comcover

Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the placement of Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade advisors at the ACMC supports a high-priority Australian Government initiative to
enhance the effectiveness of national and regional civil-military-police interaction in conflict and
disaster management and promotes regional and global security.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade including the Australian Safeguards and
Non-proliferation Office provides the legal, policy and diplomatic capability necessary to
support Australia's acquisition of conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines.

Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the placement of Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade advisors at the ACMC supports a high-priority Australian Government initiative to
enhance the effectiveness of national and regional civil-military-police interaction in conflict and
disaster management and promotes regional and global security.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade including the Australian Safeguards and
Non-proliferation Office provides the legal, policy and diplomatic capability necessary to
support Australia's acquisition of conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines.

Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the placement of National Emergency Management
Australia secondees at the ACMC supports a high-priority Australian Government initiative to
enhance the effectiveness of national and regional civil-military-police interaction for national
security and disaster management to promote regional and global security and stability.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Defence and the Australian Transport
Safety Bureau (ATSB) contributes to the outcome through the sharing of expertise, training
opportunities, experience and equipment in transport safety investigations and supports the
adoption of a systematic approach to aviation safety. The ATSB support to Defence Aviation
Safety investigations contributes to capability through the prevention of recurrence and the
mutual adoption of a systemic approach to aviation safety enhances capability through the
prevention of accidents and serious incidents.
The MOU between Defence and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority contributes to the outcome
through a harmonisation of military and civil aviation regulation and management. This
harmonisation reaches into areas such as shared use airfields, the provision of air traffic services
through Airservices Australia to Defence and the use of civil registered aircraft and unmanned
aerial systems by the military. Agreement between civil and military regulators leads to
cooperation and reduced duplication in Air Traffic Management, aviation landing and approach
procedures, aviation rescue and fire-fighting services and airport infrastructure.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resource (DISR) works closely with the department on
enterprise-level programs to ensure alignment with whole-of-government industry policy and to
support the development of innovative and competitive businesses.
This includes supporting the development of defence industry policy and support programs, and
facilitating links between Defence activities and industry initiatives including the National
Reconstruction Fund, designing and implementing grants programs, and Australian Industry
Participation policy.
DISR engages with the Office of Defence Industry Support to identify and support Australian
businesses seeking to increase their capability and capacity to participate in supply chains for
defence projects.
DISR collaborates with the department to ensure a complementary approach between civil space
industry development and activity and Defence's space responsibilities and interests.
DISR, through the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency, is supporting the department's
acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the
Arts

The Department of Industry, Science and Resource (DISR) works closely with the department on
enterprise-level programs to ensure alignment with whole-of-government industry policy and to
support the development of innovative and competitive businesses.
This includes supporting the development of defence industry policy and support programs, and
facilitating links between Defence activities and industry initiatives including the National
Reconstruction Fund, designing and implementing grants programs, and Australian Industry
Participation policy.
DISR engages with the Office of Defence Industry Support to identify and support Australian
businesses seeking to increase their capability and capacity to participate in supply chains for
defence projects.
DISR collaborates with the department to ensure a complementary approach between civil space
industry development and activity and Defence's space responsibilities and interests.
DISR, through the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency, is supporting the department's
acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the
Arts

Defence works with the Department of Social Services on the implementation and management
of the National Redress Scheme processes that will be required to ensure that all claims are
processed as efficiently as possible.

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and Defence are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes to current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their eligible family members. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA work cooperatively to deliver care and support to current and former members of the permanent and reserve forces and their families. Close and ongoing cooperation occurs between DVA and Defence under this Memorandum of Understanding. Ongoing DVA engagement with members starting as early as practical in their careers and continuing through their service and during and after their transition from permanent or continuous full time service, results in better outcomes for members and their families. Such cooperation and engagement is particularly important where a member suffers a serious injury or illness or where the member is identified for medical separation from the ADF. Defence and DVA work collaboratively on areas of research, mental health, rehabilitation and medical aspects of transition. Defence is also engaged with DVA for the future contracting of health care arrangements. This is supported through Schedule 6 of the Agreement between Defence and Veterans' Affairs for the Provision of Mental Health Support Services by the Open Arms to ADF Personnel (Agreement for Services). Under a MOU, and in accordance with the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme Act 2008, DVA administer the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS). The scheme was established to support the Government's ADF recruitment and retention initiatives by incentivising ADF members to remain in the ADF beyond critical career points. Under Schedule 20 of the Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA collaboratively utilise system to system exchanges and/or direct access, to provide access to, or enable disclosure of, certain Personal Information held digitally in specified departmental information systems. These information exchanges support the assessment and determination of claims, and the delivery of appropriate care and support to current and former members of the ADF and their families.

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and Defence are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes to current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their eligible family members. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA work cooperatively to deliver care and support to current and former members of the permanent and reserve forces and their families. Close and ongoing cooperation occurs between DVA and Defence under this Memorandum of Understanding. Ongoing DVA engagement with members starting as early as practical in their careers and continuing through their service and during and after their transition from permanent or continuous full time service, results in better outcomes for members and their families. Such cooperation and engagement is particularly important where a member suffers a serious injury or illness or where the member is identified for medical separation from the ADF. Defence and DVA work collaboratively on areas of research, mental health, rehabilitation and medical aspects of transition. Defence is also engaged with DVA for the future contracting of health care arrangements. This is supported through Schedule 6 of the Agreement between Defence and Veterans' Affairs for the Provision of Mental Health Support Services by the Open Arms to ADF Personnel (Agreement for Services). Under a MOU, and in accordance with the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme Act 2008, DVA administer the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS). The scheme was established to support the Government's ADF recruitment and retention initiatives by incentivising ADF members to remain in the ADF beyond critical career points. Under Schedule 20 of the Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA collaboratively utilise system to system exchanges and/or direct access, to provide access to, or enable disclosure of, certain Personal Information held digitally in specified departmental information systems. These information exchanges support the assessment and determination of claims, and the delivery of appropriate care and support to current and former members of the ADF and their families.

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and Defence are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes to current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their eligible family members. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA work cooperatively to deliver care and support to current and former members of the permanent and reserve forces and their families. Close and ongoing cooperation occurs between DVA and Defence under this Memorandum of Understanding. Ongoing DVA engagement with members starting as early as practical in their careers and continuing through their service and during and after their transition from permanent or continuous full time service, results in better outcomes for members and their families. Such cooperation and engagement is particularly important where a member suffers a serious injury or illness or where the member is identified for medical separation from the ADF. Defence and DVA work collaboratively on areas of research, mental health, rehabilitation and medical aspects of transition. Defence is also engaged with DVA for the future contracting of health care arrangements. This is supported through Schedule 6 of the Agreement between Defence and Veterans' Affairs for the Provision of Mental Health Support Services by the Open Arms to ADF Personnel (Agreement for Services). Under a MOU, and in accordance with the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme Act 2008, DVA administer the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS). The scheme was established to support the Government's ADF recruitment and retention initiatives by incentivising ADF members to remain in the ADF beyond critical career points. Under Schedule 20 of the Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA collaboratively utilise system to system exchanges and/or direct access, to provide access to, or enable disclosure of, certain Personal Information held digitally in specified departmental information systems. These information exchanges support the assessment and determination of claims, and the delivery of appropriate care and support to current and former members of the ADF and their families.

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and Defence are committed to delivering the best
possible outcomes to current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and
their eligible family members.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA work cooperatively to deliver care
and support to current and former members of the permanent and reserve forces and their
families.
Close and ongoing cooperation occurs between DVA and Defence under this Memorandum of
Understanding. Ongoing DVA engagement with members starting as early as practical in their
careers and continuing through their service and during and after their transition from
permanent or continuous full time service, results in better outcomes for members and their
families. Such cooperation and engagement is particularly important where a member suffers a
serious injury or illness or where the member is identified for medical separation from the ADF.
Defence and DVA work collaboratively on areas of research, mental health, rehabilitation and
medical aspects of transition. Defence is also engaged with DVA for the future contracting of
health care arrangements.
This is supported through Schedule 6 of the Agreement between Defence and Veterans' Affairs for the
Provision of Mental Health Support Services by the Open Arms to ADF Personnel (Agreement for
Services).
Department of Veterans' Affairs, continued
Under a MOU, and in accordance with the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme Act 2008,
DVA administer the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS). The scheme was
established to support the Government's ADF recruitment and retention initiatives by
incentivising ADF members to remain in the ADF beyond critical career points.
Under Schedule 20 of the Memorandum of Understanding, Defence and DVA collaboratively
utilise system to system exchanges and/or direct access, to provide access to, or enable
disclosure of, certain Personal Information held digitally in specified departmental information
systems. These information exchanges support the assessment and determination of claims, and
the delivery of appropriate care and support to current and former members of the ADF and
their families.

The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman ensures administrative action by Australian
Government entities is fair and accountable by handling complaints, conducting investigations,
performing audits and inspections, encouraging good administration, and discharging other
specialist oversight tasks. The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the Defence Force
Ombudsman, who offer an independent complaint-handling mechanism for service and former
Defence members and is able to accept complaints where it is alleged that a Defence member has
perpetrated an act of sexual abuse or serious physical abuse, bullying or harassment.

The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman ensures administrative action by Australian
Government entities is fair and accountable by handling complaints, conducting investigations,
performing audits and inspections, encouraging good administration, and discharging other
specialist oversight tasks. The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the Defence Force
Ombudsman, who offer an independent complaint-handling mechanism for service and former
Defence members and is able to accept complaints where it is alleged that a Defence member has
perpetrated an act of sexual abuse or serious physical abuse, bullying or harassment.