Defence Industry Policy Statement Briefings

On 25 June, Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, released Building Defence Capability: A Policy for a Smarter and More Agile Defence Industry Base which outlines Government plans to support opportunities for industry growth, along with a commitment to building skills, innovation and productivity.

The Australian Industry Group Defence Council, in collaboration with the ICN, would like to invite you to attend a briefing on the Government's new Defence Industry Policy Statement which outlines its vision on how the Australian defence industry will deliver the right equipment, at the right time, in the right amount to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for the current and future demanding operational requirements.

Speakers, including Senator Mark Bishop - Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee; Graham Priestnall - National President, AIDN; Geoffrey Barker - Defence & Foreign Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review; Mark Thomson - Program Director, ASPI and a number of Prime Defence Contractor Chief Executives, will explore:

• Importance of skills in the Australian defence industry to equip and support the ADF and the link between industry capability and skills development (eg. SADI - the Skilling Australia Defence Industry program).
• Details on new funding of $44.9 million for the Priority Industry Capability Innovation Program to assist companies generate innovation across key sectors of Australia's defence industry.
• How to improve Australian industry participation in defence procurement activities.
• Creating an effective and active long-term partnership between Defence and industry.
• Government's guidance on investment priorities for the Australian defence industry, for greater investment certainty.

This briefing will provide your organisation with insights into the Government's thinking and help you unlock the potential your company has to take part in Australia's globally competitive and innovative defence industry.

Briefings will be held in:

Please register early on the attached form to ensure your attendance.