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DEF
Defence
Released
1004/25/26
44 pages
PDF
The Australian Defence Force Currency Flying Scheme (ACFS) policy establishes a program allowing ADF-qualified pilots posted to non-flying positions to maintain flying skills using civilian general aviation aircraft as a cost-efficient method. The policy, contained in MILPERSMAN…
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DEF
Defence
Released
933/25/26
23 pages
PDF
This FOI release contains the 2025 Australian Public Service Employee Census highlights report for Defence's Strategy, Policy and Industry Group, based on responses from 487 of 708 employees (69% response rate) collected between 5 May and 6 June 2025. The document presents…
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DEF
Defence
Released
1041/25/26
3 pages
PDF
This Defence FOI release contains Chapter 46 of the Defence Honours and Awards Manual (DHAM), detailing policies governing forfeiture and restoration of Australian Defence Force service awards. The document defines key terms—including decorations, medals, members, and prescribed…
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DEF
Defence
Released
931/25/26
45 pages
PDF
This ministerial submission from September 2021 addresses proposed changes to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal eligibility criteria. The Defence Department briefed the Minister for Defence Personnel on two options: expanding the existing medal to cover national servicemen…
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DEF
Defence
Released
533/25/26
No document available
No summary: no document is available for this release
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DEF
Defence
Released
862/25/26
5 pages
PDF
This FOI release comprises a blank template for a Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) travel request, issued by the Royal Australian Air Force's VIP Operations, specifically for the Federal Election Campaign period. The package includes the request form covering the authorised…
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DEF
Defence
Released
958/25/26
10 pages
PDF
This FOI release (958/25/26) comprises ten Royal Australian Air Force Special Purpose Aircraft passenger manifests covering 30 October to 5 December 2025. Each records flight details (departure and arrival points, door times, callsign, aircraft type and tail number), a passenger…
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DEF
Defence
Released
1045/25/26
2 pages
PDF
This release is a single-page direction issued on 1 December 2025 by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force, JM Gaynor CSC, restricting disclosure of information relating to the Inquiry into the 'Weaponisation' of the Military Justice System. Covered information…
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DEF
Defence
Released
1243/24/25
9 pages
PDF
Defence released contract amendment documents for the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) Twenty-Year Review. The original contract with Duncan Kerr was valued at $297,000 (GST inclusive). Two amendments increased the contract value: Amendment #1 added…
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DEF
Defence
Released
1057/25/26
93 pages
PDF
This FOI release contains the Defence Records Management Policy Manual (RECMAN), effective from May 2014, which supersedes earlier policy documents (POLMAN 3 and related Defence Instructions). The manual provides guidance to Defence personnel on records management compliance…
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DEF
Defence
Released
893/25/26
27 pages
PDF
This Defence FOI release (893/25/26) comprises a series of historical Special Action Forces Allowance rate tables, dated from 2000 to 2007, with rates for Trainee and Qualified Special Forces members, support members, members of 152 Sig Sqn, Medic or Ammo Techs and Designated…
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DEF
Defence
Released
856/25/26
35 pages
PDF
This FOI release from Defence comprises a July 2023 Defence People Committee brief (DPC 2023/111), its August 2023 outcomes, a January 2025 Defence Group Memorandum (DEFGRAM 031/2025), consultation feedback, and intranet guidance on the Defence Commendation Scheme. The brief…
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DEF
Defence
Released
937/25/26
7 pages
PDF
Defence released its mandatory Gifts and Benefits (Including Hospitality) Spending Policy, effective 3 July 2024, which establishes governance requirements for all Defence officials, ADF members, contractors, and personnel from other entities managing Defence resources. The…
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DEF
Defence
Released
803/25/26
3 pages
PDF
This FOI release contains two documents: a covering email dated 17 November 2025 from Cameron Gill, Acting Assistant Secretary in the Office of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF), and a letter dated 15 November 2025 from IGADF JM Gaynor CSC to Senator…
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DEF
Defence
Released
793/25/26
8 pages
PDF
This Defence FOI release comprises three invoices from the Australian Government Solicitor addressed to Defence Accounts Payable, covering legal services relating to the Future Air Mission Training System. Invoice 3319599 (9 February 2024) totals $3,164.00 with no GST, for work…
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DEF
Defence
Released
471/25/26
34 pages
PDF
This release contains Department of Defence briefing documents from 2020-2022 concerning US force posture cooperation at RAAF Base Tindal, specifically addressing the deployment and hosting of US nuclear-capable bomber aircraft. Documents confirm that B-52 and B-2 bombers have…
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DEF
Defence
Released
852/25/26
16 pages
PDF
This Senate Estimates brief outlines Defence's position on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), prepared for testimony by Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Professor Tanya Monro. Defence confirmed it has no dedicated UAP reporting policy and ceased Air Force investigation of…
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DEF
Defence
Released
704/25/26
31 pages
PDF
KPMG's independent audit of Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) special forces pay determinations implementation, completed March 2009, identified systemic issues across Defence's remuneration framework. The audit found a complex, outdated pay structure difficult to…
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DEF
Defence
Released
742/25/26
1 page
PDF
The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force convened a judicial roundtable on 30 July 2025 as part of own-initiative inquiry 1/24 examining the "weaponisation" of the military justice system. The agenda document lists senior judicial officers and defence personnel…
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DEF
Defence
Released
1094/24/25
28 pages
PDF
This FOI release contains Defence's response to Senate questions on notice regarding the AIR5428 Phase 3 program, submitted by Senator Claire Chandler during 2024-25 budget estimates. The questions address the program's status, remaining implementation steps, governance and…