The Australian Industry Group Defence Council (the Defence Council) is the peak national representative body for the Australian defence industry.
A close partnership between Defence and industry is fundamental to delivering outcomes for the Australian Defence Force, for building a strong and capable local defence industry, and implementing Industry as a Fundamental Input to Capability.
The Defence Council brings Government,Defence and defence industry together for the benefit of Australia’s national security and the growth and development of locally based defence industry. The role of the Defence Council is to address significant issues that impact defence industry as a whole.
The Defence Council convenes various Working Groups to inform policy development, exchange information with thought leaders and develop the shared interests of Defence and industry.
Purpose of the Working Group
The purpose of the Commercial, Contracting and Ethics Working Group is to:
Principles of the Working Group
Working Group members recognise the critical role they play in support of the men and women of the Australian Defence Force, Australia’s national security and to the benefit of the broader community.
Working Group members understand the importance of proactive engagement and involvement, as well as the frank exchange of views.Members are encouraged to contribute to the extent possible on Working Group matters and initiatives.
The Working Group will operate in accordance with the relevant Competition and Consumer legislation, as well as any other applicable, laws, regulations and policies.
Membership
Membership of the Working Group will comprise representatives from:
Subject matter experts will be invited as guests on an as-required basis.
A Probity Officer will be invited to meetings on an as-required basis.
Co-Chairs
The Co-Chairs of the Working Group are:
Meeting schedule and administration
The Working Group will meet quarterly unless otherwise agreed.
The Co-Chairs will nominate a deputy from within the Working Group to cover leave or unexpected absences.
The Executive Director of the Ai Group Defence Council will provide agendas and record meeting outcomes for distribution and comment by members. The final outcomes of the meetings will also be provided to Defence and to the AiGroup Defence Council National Executive at its quarterly meetings.
Your Defence contact:
Kate Louis
Head - Defence & Industry Policy
(02) 6233 0700
kate.louis@aigroup.com.au
Cathrine Whitmore
EA to Kate Louis
(02) 6233 0700
cathrine.whitmore@aigroup.com.au
Ground Floor, AMA House
42 Macquarie St, Barton
ACT 2600