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AI GROUP DEFENCE COUNCIL
The Ai Group Defence Council is the peak national representative body for the Australian defence industry. The role of the Defence Council is to address significant issues that impact the defence industry. The Defence Council is a forum for building and developing the shared interests of the industry through its National Executive and Working Groups which inform policy development, develop initiatives, and promote the shared interests of Defence and industry. The Defence Council brings Government, Defence and defence industry together for the benefit of national security and the growth and development of the national defence industry. National Executive members are encouraged to contribute to Defence Council matters, including commenting on policy issues, submissions to the parliament, attendance at events and general advocacy of defence industry issues.
PURPOSE & ROLE
The Defence Council National Executive purpose is to be the lead voice representing the capabilities of Australia’s defence industry, defencerelated capabilities in other industries and
the associated supply chains along with the ability to provide trusted advice to Government and champion the best policies to support the Australian Defence Force and industry.
AI GROUP WORKING GROUPS
The Defence Council Working Groups were formed to inform
policy development, develop initiatives and promote the shared interests of Defence and industry. The Working Groups have a focus on:
• Commercial, contracting and ethics;
• Export related issues;
• Security issues, including cyber security, physical security and
security clearances
DEFENCE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Ai Group Defence Council offers considerable opportunities to contribute to improving the health of Australian defence companies , including access to decision makers. There are two levels of Defence Council membership - General Membership and the National Executive.
• The General Membership receives and exchanges information
and attends events and forums.
• The National Executive provides leadership and is the policy
making body for the Defence Council.
ENQUIRIES
Kate Louis
Head, Defence & Industry Policy Ai Group Defence Council
P: 02 6233 0700
E: kate.louis@aigroup.com.au
Defence Teaming Centre
Creating opportunities for defence industry.
THE DEFENCE TEAMING CENTRE, INC.
Creating oppotunities for defence industry
The Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) is a nationally-focused member organisation enabling and supporting Australian industry to develop capability and increase overall competitiveness in domestic and global defence markets.
Members include Prime Defence Contractors, Small-to-Medium Enterprises, Professional Service Providers and Academic Institutions that are involved in supplying and supporting Defence capability.
DTC provides services to facilitate market entry and ongoing business with Defence.
Services are tailored to meet the needs of companies (of all sizes) engaged in activities across all domains within the sector – Air, Land, Sea, Space and Cyber.
The Defence Teaming Centre enables business through: • Member capability advocacy
• Connections, knowledge and expertise
• Advocacy on defence industry policy, workforce
and skilling issues
• Industry development
• Support with exporting strategies
• Support to enter global supply chains • Marketing and Communications
CONTACT:
Defence Teaming Centre, Inc.
Innovation House East, 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Technology Park, Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Tel: (08) 7320 1003 Fax: (08) 7320 1099
Email: business@dtc.org.au Internet: www.dtc.org.au
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