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Department of Defence Outcome 1

Description

Defend Australia and its national interests through the conduct of operations and provision of support for the Australian community and civilian authorities in accordance with Government direction.

# Program Body Contribution
1.1 Department of Defence Program 1.1 - Operations Contributing to the Safety of the Immediate Neighbourhood Department of Defence

To ensure that the Government, through the Australian Defence Force, has an active and effective role in promoting stability, integrity and cohesion in our immediate neighbourhood. Australia shares the immediate neighbourhood with Indonesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, South-East Asian countries and the island countries of the South West Pacific.

1.2 Department of Defence Program 1.2 - Operations Supporting Wider Interests Department of Defence

Operations supporting wider interests are designed to contribute to United Nations' and international efforts to uphold global security.

1.3 Department of Defence Program 1.3 - Defence Contribution to National Support Tasks in Australia Department of Defence

To undertake tasks that include: planning and conduct of operations to provide security of the Australian coastline from unauthorised maritime arrivals, smuggling, quarantine evasion and other intrusions to Australian sovereignty; counter-terrorism responses; search and rescue; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Defence contributes to the Department of Home Affairs civil surveillance program and Maritime Border Command tasking, providing maritime surveillance assets that are tasked routinely in accordance with the Government's direction. Defence, through the Defence Assistance to the Civil Community (DACC) program, supports the Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments with emergency and non-emergency tasks, as well as supporting events of national significance as requested by relevant authorities and the general public.

# Program Body Contribution
1.2 Attorney-General's Department Program 1.2 Attorney-General 's Department

Under the Service Level Charter, Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
works collaboratively with Government agencies to provide the delivery of security vetting
functions on behalf of the Commonwealth in line with Government requirements (excluding
authorised vetting agencies).
The Attorney-General's Department provides policy and legal advice to the government on the
legal risks of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program, and international and domestic
regulatory frameworks.

1.8 Attorney-General's Department 1.8 Attorney-General 's Department

Under the Service Level Charter, Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
works collaboratively with Government agencies to provide the delivery of security vetting
functions on behalf of the Commonwealth in line with Government requirements (excluding
authorised vetting agencies).
The Attorney-General's Department provides policy and legal advice to the government on the
legal risks of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program, and international and domestic
regulatory frameworks.

1.1 Australian Communications and Media Authority Program 1.1 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Provides support to fulfil Australia's international obligations to manage interference through High Frequency Direction Finding as part of Project Nullarbor improvements to the Defence High Frequency Communications System.

1.1 Australian Federal Police Program 1.1 Australian Federal Police

Under a Memorandum of Understanding there is a framework for cooperation between the
participants to strengthen and consolidate sharing of information to promote security and
stability within Australia. The Australian Federal Police delivers security services for Defence, in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, between the Department of Defence and
the Australian Federal Police for the Provision of Protective Services at Defence Sites. The
placement of Australian Federal Police advisors at the Australian Civil-Military Centre (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.

3.2 Australian Federal Police Program 3.2 Australian Federal Police

Under a Memorandum of Understanding there is a framework for cooperation between the
participants to strengthen and consolidate sharing of information to promote security and
stability within Australia. The Australian Federal Police delivers security services for Defence, in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, between the Department of Defence and
the Australian Federal Police for the Provision of Protective Services at Defence Sites. The
placement of Australian Federal Police advisors at the Australian Civil-Military Centre (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.

1 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Program 1 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) contributes to Outcome 2 through the provision of expertise and advice in the support of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce, with a focus on baselining and augmenting Australia's nuclear stewardship capabilities and credentials.

2 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation 2 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) contributes to Outcome 2 through the provision of expertise and advice in the support of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce, with a focus on baselining and augmenting Australia's nuclear stewardship capabilities and credentials.

3.4 Department of Home Affairs Program 3.4 Department of Home Affairs

Defence supports the Department of Home Affairs through tasks that include: planning and conduct of operations to provide security of Australia's maritime borders from unauthorised maritime arrivals, illegal exploitation of natural resources, and other maritime threats to Australian sovereignty, including counter-terrorism responses. Defence contributes to Maritime Border Command tasking through Operation Resolute, providing maritime surveillance and response assets that are tasked routinely in accordance with the Government's priorities. Defence also supports Commonwealth and state/territory governments with emergency and non-emergency tasks through the provision of capabilities and/or expertise.

Body Outcome Outcome owner Contribution
Department of Defence Program 1.1 - Operations Contributing to the Safety of the Immediate Neighbourhood Department of Defence Australian Federal Police Outcome 3 Australian Federal Police

The AFP engages with Defence in offshore response, international missions and external
territories policing.

Department of Defence Program 1.1 - Operations Contributing to the Safety of the Immediate Neighbourhood Department of Defence Australian Maritime Safety Authority Outcome 1 Australian Maritime Safety Authority

GBRMPA is the regulator responsible for the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. AMSA supports the ongoing management of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) through providing services to enable safer shipping within the reef, such as: aids to navigation, GBR Vessel Traffic Services, emergency response arrangements to minimise maritime pollution incidents (including delivery of a dedicated emergency towage vessel) and regulation of shipping for safety and environmental performance. GBRMPA supports AMSA emergency response functions through provision of resources and subject matter expertise.

Department of Defence Program 1.3 - Defence Contribution to National Support Tasks in Australia Department of Defence Department of Home Affairs Outcome 1 Department of Home Affairs

Defence supports Commonwealth and state/territory governments with emergency and non-emergency tasks through the provision of capabilities and/or expertise. The Australian Signals Directorate within the Defence Portfolio provides foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations.

Department of Defence Program 1.3 - Defence Contribution to National Support Tasks in Australia Department of Defence Department of Home Affairs Outcome 3 Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Defence (Defence) supports the Department of Home Affairs through tasks that include: planning and conduct of operations to provide security of Australia's maritime borders from unauthorised maritime arrivals, exports, illegal exploitation of natural resources, and other maritime threats to Australian sovereignty, including counter-terrorism responses. Defence contributes to Maritime Border Command tasking through Operation Resolute, providing maritime surveillance and response assets that are tasked routinely in accordance with the Government's priorities.

Contributing programs
Appropriations
Appropriation Appropriation subtype 2023-24 2022-23
Budget Estimate Estimated Actual Budget Estimate
Special Accounts 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administered Non-operating 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administered Operating 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administered Special Appropriation 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administered Special Purpose Payments 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administered Assets and Liabilities 0.00 0.00 0.00
Administered Subtotal 0.00 0.00 0.00
Departmental External Revenue 2,040,000.00 48,572,000.00 0.00
Departmental Non-operating 0.00 0.00 0.00
Departmental Operating 226,888,000.00 298,723,000.00 298,723,000.00
Departmental Special Appropriation 0.00 0.00 0.00
Departmental Equity Injections 0.00 0.00 0.00
Departmental Subtotal 228,928,000.00 347,295,000.00 298,723,000.00
Total 228,928,000.00 347,295,000.00 298,723,000.00

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