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AUSTRALIAN SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR GROUP (ASRG)
FOR AN EXTENDED period of many decades, the Australian Shipbuilding & Repair Group (ASRG) has been the recog- nised peak industry body comprising companies participat- ing in the Australian shipbuilding and repair industry sec- tors, predominantly the Commercial and Defence marine sectors and all vessels in excess of 150GCT, or approximate- ly in excess of 20+ metres.
The ASRG is the Australian one-stop shop Defence Sup- plier whose member companies represent Australia’s marine supply chain providing in excess of 500 products and ser- vices to the domestic and international market. The ASRG is dedicated to the promotion and support of Australia’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry sectors, including all associated products and services. The ASRG has well-es-
tablished agreements with various overseas Navies includ- ing a long-standing agreement of the past two decades with the US Navy based in Singapore to co-ordinate repairs to USN vessels particularly throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean region.
Although first formed prior to WWII, the present-day ASRG is a result of a merger between the Australian Ship- builders Association (established 1963) and the Australian Ship Repairers Group (established 1971).
PO Box 756 Ashmore City Qld 4214 Australia P: +61 7 5597 3550
F: +61 7 5597 3566
E: liz.hay@asrg.asn.au Web: asrg.asn.au
AI GROUP DEFENCE COUNCIL
THE AI GROUP DEFENCE COUNCIL is the peak national rep- resentative body for the Australian defence industry. The role of the Defence Council is to address significant is- sues 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 de- fence industry together for the benefit of national security and the growth and development of the national defence in- dustry. National Executive members are encouraged to con- tribute 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’s purpose is to be the lead voice representing the capabilities of Australia’s defence industry, defence related 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 in-
form 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 con- siderable opportunities to contribute to improving the health of Australian defence companies, including access to decision makers. There are two levels of Defence Council membership - the National Executive and Defence Council Business and SME Forum:
• The Defence Council Business and SME Forum 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
Executive Director, Head of Industry Development Ai Group Defence Council
P: 02 6233 0700
E: kate.louis@aigroup.com.au