Under the Service Level Charter, Australian Government Service 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).

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 deliver 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 CivilMilitary 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.

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 deliver 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 CivilMilitary 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.

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.

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

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 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 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 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. Department of Finance - Comcover

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.
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Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the placement of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 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.

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.

Defence works collaboratively with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) through the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). The ODIS is helping to grow the capability and capacity of Australia's defence industry, particularly small to medium enterprises, to support the delivery of the Australian Government's investment in defence capability. The ODIS provides advice, guidance and mentoring to eligible businesses to better position them to support Defence. The ODIS also focuses on developing Australian industry involvement in major acquisition programs and building national science and technology capability to enable accelerated delivery of priority military capability. ODIS will continue to link with program opportunities for small and medium businesses in DISR. DSTG is seeking to grow the science and technology base in the national eco-system through the Next Generation Technologies Fund in critical Defence technologies. Two mechanisms used to invest in these critical technology areas are the Australia-US Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (AUSMURI) and the Trusted Autonomous Systems (TAS) Defence Cooperative Research Centre. The AUSMURI and TAS grant process is administered on behalf of Defence by DISR.

In November 2021, the Australian Space Agency announced a 10-year plan, known as The Earth Observation from Space Roadmap, to support growth in the Australian space sector. Defence contributes to the Roadmap by supporting the activities of a number of entities in the Industry Portfolio to deliver the National Space Mission for Earth Observation.

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.
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Arts

The Memorandum of Understanding between Defence and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau contribute 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 Australian Transport Safety Bureau support to Defence Aviation Safety investigations contribute to capability through the prevention of recurrence and the mutual adoption of a systemic approach to aviation safety enhances capability through the prevention of accident and series incidents. The Memorandum of Understanding 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 (UAS) 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.

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). Under a Memorandum of Understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding, 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 Treasury, on behalf of the Government, provides financial support to the states and territories to be spent on improving outcomes in the areas specified in each of the National Partnership agreements. These payments support the delivery of specified outputs or projects, facilitate reforms or reward jurisdictions that deliver on nationally significant reforms. Defence participates as a consult partner in Australia's Foreign Investment Framework, undertaking risk assessments in relation to Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) applications, where those applications have national security implications or affect Defence interests. Department of Veterans' Affairs

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.

Consistent with the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security's functions as set out in the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986, the agency provides oversight and independent assurance that the Defence Intelligence Organisation and Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation are acting legally and with propriety. This oversight and assurance is essential to support ongoing public trust in the activities of the Defence Intelligence Organisation and Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation, and enables both agencies to continue producing intelligence in support of Australia's strategic interests.