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CATEGORY
NUMBER OF BODIES
A. Departmental Bodies
13
A1. Department of State
1
A2. Functions with Distinct Branding
2
A3. Ministerial Councils
0
A4. Joint Commonwealth-State Bodies
0
A5. International Bodies
A6. Advisory Bodies
B. Departmental Bodies Recognised in Legislation
B1. Statutory Authorities, Statutory Committees and Royal Commissions
0
10
19
10
B2. Statutory Office Holders
9
B3. Business Operations
0
C. Prescribed Agencies under the FMA Act
1
D. Commonwealth Authorities under the CAC Act
7
E. Statutory Corporations
(that are neither Commonwealth Authorities nor encompassed in an FMA Act Agency)
1
F. Commonwealth Companies under the CAC Act
3
F1. Limited by Guarantee
3
F2. Limited by Shares
0
G. Other Companies
6
G1. Limited by Guarantee
4
G2. Limited by Shares
2
H. Other Entities
2
H1. Partnerships and Joint Ventures
1
H2. Incorporated Associations
1
H3. Trusts
0
TOTAL
52
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A.
A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
A1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Department of Defence (the Department)
Creation Date: 1903
Established By/Under: Australian Constitution, also Administrative Arrangements Order
Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 63 of the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act)
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Material
ABN: 68 706 814 312
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au
The Department is responsible for defence policy and the defence of
Australia, including international defence relations and co-operation,
defence scientific research and development, defence procurement
and purchasing, and defence industry development and co-operation.
Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the
Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial
Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act) and the PS Act.
Members of the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Navy Cadets,
the Australian Air Force Cadets and the Australian Army Cadets are
assigned to the Department for the purposes of the FMA Act.
The Secretary of the Department shares administrative responsibility
with the Chief of the Defence Force for the members of the Australian
Defence Force under section 9A of the Defence Act 1903.
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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
A2. FUNCTIONS WITH DISTINCT BRANDING
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)
Creation Date: 1 July 1974
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department.
Web Site: www.dsto.defence.gov.au
DSTO delivers expert advice and innovative solutions, applying science
and technology, to protect and defend Australia and its national
interests.
The Chief Defence Scientist is the head of DSTO.
See also the DSTO Advisory Board (Section A6).
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (YEYS)
Creation Date: 25 January 1987
Constituted By: 8 members, including 2 Defence representatives
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.youngendeavour.gov.au
The Scheme was established in 1988 to provide young Australians with
experiences which would increase self-awareness, develop teamwork
and leadership skills, and create a strong sense of community
responsibility.
YEYS receives funding from the Australian Government through the
Royal Australian Navy and accepts private donations through the
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Public Fund.
The Public Fund is listed as a deductible gift recipient for the purposes
of section 30.227 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
A6. ADVISORY BODIES
Australian Defence Force Financial Services Consumer
Council
Creation Date: 15 September 2006
Constituted By: 6 members
Appointed By: Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) appoints the Chair and independent
member. Other members are representatives from each Service and
the Australian Public Service.
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.adfconsumer.gov.au
The Council provides independent financial education to all ADF
members and their families. The Council also advises the CDF and
Service Chiefs on related matters and specific projects.
Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee
Creation Date: 1989
Constituted By: 10 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/health/research/adhrec
The Committee promotes and encourages health research on
military-related matters. It was known as the Australian Defence
Medical Ethics Committee until 2001.
The Committee provides a compliance report to the Australian Health
Ethics Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council
(see Health portfolio, Section C) each financial year.
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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
Australian Maritime Defence Council (AMDC)
Creation Date: 25 February 1982
Constituted By: 18 members. The Deputy Chief of Navy is the Chair.
Appointed By: Minister for Defence appoints Defence representatives to the Council
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Council meets twice a year to provide a forum in which senior
Defence and industry stakeholders can exchange information on trends
and matters of national maritime interest.
The AMDC was formerly known as the Australian Shipping and Defence
Council.
Capability Development Advisory Forum (CDAF)
Creation Date: June 1998
Constituted By: Two co-Chairs from Defence, being the Chief, Capability Development
Group (CCDG) and the Head, Industry Division Defence Materiel
Organisation (HID DMO), and approximately 15 rotating CEO-level
industry representatives
Appointed By: Chief Capability Development Group – Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/Capability
The Forum meets as required to discus Defence and Defence industry
issues.
Industry representatives are selected by CCDG and HID DMO depending
on the contemporary environment issues. Members include the CEOs
of companies with business common to all environments, selected
large, medium and small enterprises, and industry advisory groups.
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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
Defence Families of Australia
Creation Date: 1986
Constituted By: 1 National Convenor, 9 National Delegates and 1 National
Communications Officer
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.dfa.org.au
Defence Families Australia was formed to improve the quality of life
of Defence families and make recommendations and influence policy
that directly affects families. The Department provides funding
support to Defence Families Australia.
Defence Procurement Advisory Board
Creation Date: March 2004
Constituted By: 8 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence and Minister for Finance and Deregulation
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Board reports to the Minister for Defence and the Minister for
Finance and Deregulation on the implementation of the
recommendations from the Defence Procurement Review.
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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
Defence Reserve Support Council
Creation Date: 15 October 2000
Constituted By: 29 members, including 7 Defence representatives
Appointed By: Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.defencereserves.com/aspx/support_council_overview
The Council comprises volunteers who promote the benefits of
employing members of the Reserve.
The Council has committees in each State and Territory and in larger
regional centres, such as Townsville.
Council members comprise representatives from the Australian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Australian Council of Trade
Unions, the Australian Industry Group, the Council of Small Business of
Australia, the Defence Reserves Association, the Federation of Ethnic
Communities Councils of Australia, the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations, the education sector,
the media, the Returned and Services League of Australia,
National Council of Women of Australia and a youth representative.
Defence Science and Technology Organisation Advisory Board
Creation Date: 21 November 2008
Constituted By: 7 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Board advises the Chief Defence Scientist (see the DSTO,
a separate entry in Section A2) on strategic issues relating to the
effective development and application of science and technology in
Defence related matters.
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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
Forces Entertainment Board
Creation Date: May 2004
Constituted By: Members of the board are community members who are chosen for
their ability to advise on suitable entertainment and entertainers for
deployed forces
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.forcesentertainment.org.au
The Board is responsible for fostering relationships with the
entertainment and arts industries, and the media, with the aim of
identifying, promoting and securing suitable entertainment for
Australian Forces.
Joint Education and Training Advisory Board
Creation Date: 18 March 2009
Constituted By: 14 members
Appointed By: Secretary of the Department and Chief of the Defence Force
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Board advises the Commander of Joint Education, Training and
Welfare on issues related to the Joint Education, Training and Welfare
Command and the Australian Defence College.
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B.
B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
B1. STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, STATUTORY COMMITTEES
AND ROYAL COMMISSIONS
Australian Army
Creation Date: 1903
Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 31
Constituted By: The Regular Army and the Army Reserve, headed by the Chief of Army
Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chief of Army
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/army
The Australian Army's mission is to provide a potent, versatile and
modern Army to promote the security of Australia and to protect its
people and interests.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority
Creation Date: 19 June 1973
Established By/Under: Defence Force Retirement and Benefits Act 1973, section 8
Constituted By: 5 members
Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commissioner for Superannuation as
the ex officio Chair. The other 4 members are appointed by the
Minister for Defence or the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence
Support, one of whom is the Deputy Chair and the other 3 are
nominated by the Chief of the Air Force.
Annual Report Tabled: No
ABN: 39 798 362 763
Web Site: www.dfrdb.gov.au
The Authority is assisted in the administration of the Defence Force
Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme by ComSuper (see Finance and
Deregulation portfolio, Section C). The Scheme was closed to new
members on 1 October 1991.
Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal
Creation Date: 1903
Established By/Under: Defence Force Act 1903, section 58G
Constituted By: A President who is a presidential member of the Australian Industrial
Relations Commission, a person with industrial relations experience
and a person who was formerly a member of the Permanent Forces
Appointed By: Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.dfrt.gov.au
The Tribunal inquires into and determines the salaries and relevant
allowances of members of the Australian Defence Force. It also
inquires into and makes determinations on prescribed matters
referred to it.
Under the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Department of
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is responsible for the
Tribunal through sections 58F to 58Q of the Defence Act 1903 (see also
the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio,
Section B1).
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO)
Creation Date: 8 November 2000
Established By/Under: DIGO is part of the Department and is not created under a separate
statute
Constituted By: Director and staff made available to assist the director
Appointed By: Secretary of the Department
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department.
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/digo
DIGO provides geospatial intelligence, from imagery and other
sources, to support Australia’s defence and national interests.
DIGO was formed by amalgamating the Australian Imagery
Organisation, the Directorate of Strategic Military Geographic
Information and the Defence Topographic Agency.
On 2 December 2005, the functions of DIGO were recognised in
section 6B of the Intelligence Services Act 2001.
Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO)
Creation Date: 1 July 1990
Established By/Under: DIO is part of the Department and is not created under a separate
statute
Constituted By: Director and staff made available to assist the director
Appointed By: Secretary of the Department
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department.
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/dio
The DIO provides intelligence assessment, advice and services to
support the planning and conduct of the Australian Defence Force.
DIO is recognised in section 29 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001,
for the purposes of subjecting it to the review of certain matters by
the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (see Section B2 of
Part 1 - Parliamentary Bodies).
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Defence Signals Directorate (DSD)
Creation Date: 4 November 1977
Established By/Under: DSD is part of the Department and is not created under a separate
statute
Constituted By: Director and staff made available to assist the director
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department
Web Site: www.dsd.gov.au
DSD provides foreign signals intelligence products and services to key
stakeholders in the Australian Government and the Australian Defence
Force.
The functions of DSD are recognised in section 7 of the Intelligence
Services Act 2001.
Office of Reserve Service Protection
Creation Date: 6 December 2001
Established By/Under: Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Regulations 2001,
subregulation 4(1)
Constituted By: Director and Deputy Director
Appointed By: Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves)
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: www.defencereserves.com
The Office provides advice and assistance to reservists, their units,
and employers, in dealing with the provisions of the Defence Reserve
Service (Protection) Act 2001.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Principal War Gratuity Authority
Creation Date: 5 March 1990
Established By/Under: War Gratuity Regulations 1945, regulation 4
Constituted By: A single person
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Authority may confirm, vary or reverse a decision of a
War Gratuity Officer (appointed under the War Gratuity Regulations
1945, regulation 5) who has adjudicated a war gratuity claim made
under the War Gratuity Act 1945.
Decisions confirming that a person is entitled to a war gratuity form
the basis of the Register of War Gratuities, which is controlled by the
Registrar of War Gratuities (see Section B2).
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Creation Date: 31 March 1921
Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 30
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department.
Web Site: www.airforce.gov.au
The RAAF prepares for, conducts and sustains effective air operations
to promote Australia's security and interests. It was initially created
as the Australian Air Force, with the prefix “Royal” being granted by
Royal charter on 13 August 1921.
Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
Creation Date: 19 August 1909
Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 30
Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department.
Web Site: www.navy.gov.au
The RAN promotes and protects Australia's interests at sea using ships,
submarines and aircraft manned by skilled personnel. The RAN was
initially created as the Australian Fleet Unit and given the title
“Royal Australian Navy” by Royal Charter on 10 July 1911.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
B2. STATUTORY OFFICE HOLDERS
Chiefs of Service – Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), Vice
Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF), Chief of Navy, Chief of
Army and Chief of Air Force
Creation Date: 1903
Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 9 and subsection 9AA(1)
Appointed By: Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The CDF has primary responsibility for the command of the Australian
Defence Force (ADF). The CDF is also the principal military adviser to
the Minister for Defence and provides advice on matters that relate to
military activity, including military operations.
The VCDF’s responsibilities include assisting the CDF in managing the
operational tempo of the ADF, development of policy and guidance for
current and future commitments, management of joint capability,
management of military joint education and strategic inventory
matters. The Chiefs of Service are responsible for delivering Navy,
Army and Air Force capability.
Chief Judge Advocate
Creation Date: 14 January 2004
Established By/Under: Defence Discipline Act 1982, section 188A, as amended by the
Military Justice (Interim Measures) Act (No. 1) 2009.
Appointed By: Judge Advocate General
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Chief Judge Advocate assists the Judge Advocate General
(see also Section B2) in the administration of the military justice
system.
The Chief Judge Advocate must be a member of the ADF holding a
rank not lower than the naval rank of commodore or the rank of
brigadier or air commodore and a member of the judge advocates’
panel.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Competent Authority for the purposes of the
Explosives Transport Regulations 2002
Creation Date: 22 July 2003
Established By/Under: Explosives Transport Regulations 2002, regulation 10
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
This position is only activated when requests are made to the
Competent Authority for a ruling on transportation of explosives.
The Competent Authority must be either an officer of the Australian
Defence Force who holds a rank no lower than Commodore, Brigadier
or Air Commodore, or an SES employee of the Department.
Defence Force Advocate
Creation Date: 1984
Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 58S
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Advocate advises the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) on matters
that have been, or may be, referred to the Defence Force
Remuneration Tribunal (see Section B1) by the CDF, prepares
submissions to be made to the Tribunal on behalf of the Defence Force
concerning any matter that is being considered by the Tribunal,
and represents the Defence Force in proceedings before the Tribunal.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Director of Military Prosecutions
Creation Date: 12 June 2006
Established By/Under: Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 188G
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 196B of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982
Web Site: No current web site available
The Director prosecutes service offences and represents the Service
Chiefs in proceedings before the Defence Force Discipline Appeal
Tribunal (see Category B1 in the Attorney-General’s portfolio).
The position of Director is held by a legal practitioner of not less than
5 years' experience, who is a member of the Permanent Navy, Regular
Army or Permanent Air Force, or a member of the Reserves rendering
full-time service, holding a rank not lower than the Commodore,
Brigadier or Air Commodore.
Director of the Office of Reserve Service Protection
Creation Date: 6 December 2001
Established By/Under: Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001, Part 10
Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Regulations 2001, regulation 5
Appointed By: Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves)
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Director administers the provisions of the Act that apply in
relation to people who are rendering, or have rendered, service as
reservists. The Director is assisted by a Deputy Director who is also
appointed under the regulations.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force
Creation Date: 22 December 2005
Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 110B
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Inspector-General conducts internal audits for the Chief of the
Defence Force and reviews the Australian Defence Force military
justice system independently of the normal chain of command.
Judge Advocate General (JAG)
Creation Date: 31 December 1982
Established By/Under: Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 179
Appointed By: Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 196A of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/jag
The JAG makes procedural rules for service tribunals, participates in
the appointment of Judge Advocates, Defence Force Magistrates,
Presidents and members of courts martial, and also legal officers for
various purposes, and reports to the Minister for Defence annually on
the operation of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. The JAG is
assisted administratively by the Chief Judge Advocate (see also
Section B2).
The JAG must be, or have been, a Justice or Judge of the Federal
Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory. One or more
Deputy Judge Advocates General may be appointed to assist the
Judge Advocate General. A Deputy Judge Advocate General must be,
or have been, a Justice or Judge of the Federal Court or the
Supreme Court of a State or Territory or an enrolled legal practitioner
of not less than five years standing. Both offices may be filled by a
person who is also a member of the ADF or an active Reservist.
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B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION
Registrar of War Gratuities
Creation Date: 31 August 1945
Established By/Under: War Gratuity Act 1945, section 19
Appointed By: Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: No
Web Site: No current web site available
The Registrar maintains the Register of War Gratuities, which records
persons entitled to a war gratuity. The Registrar also administers
these payments.
The Deputy Registrar of War Gratuities was established under
regulation 20 of the War Gratuity Regulations 1945 and assists the
Registrar.
War Gratuity Officers make decisions as to whether a person is
entitled to a war gratuity and this forms the basis of the Register of
War Gratuities. Decisions of War Gratuity Officers may be
independently reviewed by the Principal War Gratuity Authority
(see Section B1).
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C.
C. PRESCRIBED AGENCIES UNDER THE FMA ACT
Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO)
Creation Date: 1 July 2000
Established By/Under: Prescribed in Schedule 1 of the Financial Management and
Accountability Regulations 1997
Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer, persons engaged under the Public Service
Act 1999, and members of the Australian Defence Force assigned to
assist the Chief Executive Officer.
Appointed By: Secretary of the Department
Annual Report Tabled: Yes, refer to the annual reporting requirements approved by the
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Material
ABN: 68 706 814 312 (the Department)
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/dmo
DMO is responsible for the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of
equipment used by the Australian Defence Force.
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D.
D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Army and Air Force Canteen Service
(Frontline Defence Services)
Creation Date: 1981
Established By/Under: Army and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations 1959, regulation 4
Constituted By: Chair, Managing Director and 4 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science (3), the Chief of
Army (1), the Chief of Air Force (1), and the Managing Director
ex officio.
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: No
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
ABN: 69 289 134 420
Web Site: www.frontlineds.com.au
Trading as Frontline Defence Services since 1997, the Service provides
goods, facilities and services for the entertainment and recreation of
members of the Army, the Air Force and related persons.
Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund
(Army Relief Trust Fund)
Creation Date: 1947
Established By/Under: Services Trust Funds Act 1947, section 27
Constituted By: 6 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: No
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
ABN: 52 168 913 646
Web Site: www.armyrtf.com.au
The Fund provides benefits for members who have served in the
Australian Army and their dependants.
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D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Defence Housing Australia (DHA)
Creation Date: 1 January 1988
Established By/Under: Defence Housing Australia Act 1987, section 4
Constituted By: 9 directors, comprising a Chair, Managing Director and 4 directors with
commercial expertise and 3 others who represent the Chief of the
Defence Force, and the Secretaries of the Departments of Defence,
and Finance and Deregulation
Appointed By: Minister for Defence appoints the Managing Director and the
4 commercial expert directors. Other directors are appointed on a
representational basis.
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: Statutory Agency
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Material
ABN: 72 968 504 934
Web Site: www.dha.gov.au
DHA provides housing for members of the Australian Defence Force
and their families. Formerly known as the Defence Housing Authority
(renamed in 2006), DHA reports to the Minister for Defence and the
Minister for Finance and Deregulation. DHA is prescribed as a
Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the
Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.
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D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust Fund
Creation Date: 12 December 1953
Established By/Under: Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953, section 3
Constituted By: 3 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: No
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
ABN: 40 594 141 285
Web Site: www.raaf.gov.au/rvrt
The Trust was set up to provide residences to eligible former members
of the Royal Australian Air Force and their families.
Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund
Creation Date: 1947
Established By/Under: Services Trust Fund Act 1947, section 30
Constituted By: 4 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: No
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
ABN: 24 616 803 717
Web Site: No current web site available
The Trust provides benefits for former members of the
Royal Australian Air Force and their dependants.
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D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board
Creation Date: 1954
Established By/Under: Navy (Canteens) Regulations 1954, regulation 6
Constituted By: 7 members
Appointed By: Chief of Navy
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: No
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
ABN: 50 616 294 781
Web Site: www.ranccf.com
The Board administers the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens
Fund to provide sustainable recreational and lifestyle benefits to
serving Navy members. The Board was prescribed as a Commonwealth
authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies
Regulations 1997 on 1 July 2007.
Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund
Creation Date: 1947
Established By/Under: Services Trust Fund Act 1947, section 24
Constituted By: 5 members
Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
PS Act Body: No
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
ABN: 49 934 525 476
Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dpsa/ranrtf
The Fund provides benevolent assistance in the form of loans to sailors
and their families who, as a consequence of a sailor’s incapacitation
or death, are experiencing financial hardship.
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E.
E. STATUTORY CORPORATIONS
(THAT ARE NEITHER COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES NOR
ENCOMPASSED IN AN FMA ACT AGENCY)
Military Superannuation and Benefits Board of Trustees No.1
Creation Date: 1 October 1991
Established By/Under: Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991, section 18
Constituted By: Chair, 2 employer representatives and 2 employee representatives
Appointed By: Minister for Defence or Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and
Science
Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 26 of the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991
ABN: 72 406 779 248
Web Site: www.militarysuper.gov.au
The Board is responsible for the administration of the Military and
Superannuation Benefits (MSB) Scheme, and the management and
investment of the MSB Fund, in accordance with the provisions of the
Act and the Trust Deed established for the scheme.
The day-to-day administration of the scheme is performed by
ComSuper (see Finance and Deregulation portfolio, Section C) on the
Board’s behalf. Accordingly, ComSuper collects superannuation
contributions, maintains members’ accounts, administers payments
and issues member statements.
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F.
F. COMMONWEALTH COMPANIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
F1. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
AAF Company (Army Amenities Fund Company)
Creation Date: 17 July 1987
Governed By: 9 directors
Appointed By: Chief of Army appoints the President and up to four directors.
The company, by resolution in a general meeting, appoints up to four
directors.
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
Auditor: Auditor-General
ABN: 82 008 629 490
ACN: 008 629 490
Web Site: www.armyholidays.com.au
The AAF Company operates and leases holiday facilities for the use of
members of the Australian Defence Force (and other persons who
meet eligibility criteria).
The AAF Company became a Commonwealth company on 1 July 2008.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute Limited (ASPI)
Creation Date: 22 August 2001
Governed By: 3 to 12 directors
Appointed By: Minister for Defence
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
Auditor: Auditor-General
ABN: 77 097 369 045
ACN: 097 369 045
Web Site: www.aspi.org.au
ASPI performs research and analysis to inform government and public
understanding of strategic and defence issues.
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F. COMMONWEALTH COMPANIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Recreational Company
(RAAF Welfare Recreational Company)
Creation Date: 25 October 1972
Governed By: 3 to 7 directors
Appointed By: Chief of Air Force
Annual Report Tabled: Yes
GFS Classification: GGS
Materiality: Small
Auditor: Auditor-General
ABN: 45 008 499 303
ACN: 008 499 303
Web Site: www.raafholidays.com.au
The company provides access to discounted recreational
accommodation for RAAF members, their families and other eligible
persons. It also provides financial support to, and assists in the
provision of, recreational facilities and services to RAAF members.
The company is trustee of the RAAF Central Welfare Trust Fund and
became a Commonwealth company on 1 July 2008.
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G.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
G1. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite
Structures Limited (CRC-ACS)
Creation Date: 17 November 2003
Governed By: Up to 15 directors
Appointed By: Members may each appoint a director, with the exception of the
Universities of New South Wales/Sydney and Universities of
Melbourne/Monash whose right alternates every two years between
the universities in the same state.
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
ABN: 83 105 346 718
ACN: 105 346 718
Web Site: www.crc-acs.com.au
The company conducts research and development into the design,
manufacture, testing, durability and supportability of advanced
composite structures.
Originally founded in 1991 as the Cooperative Research Centre for
Aerospace Structures, CRC-ACS was restructured in 2003.
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (see Section A2) is a
member.
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G. OTHER COMPANIES
Defence Health Limited
Creation Date: 17 July 1987
Governed By: 6 to 10 directors
Appointed By: Members appoint all directors by an ordinary resolution, however,
one person is nominated by the Chief of Army and one by the Chief of
the Air Force. The remaining 4 to 7 nominees are nominated on the
basis of their specific qualifications and abilities to contribute to the
business of the company.
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
ABN: 80 008 629 481
ACN: 008 629 481
Web Site: www.defencehealth.com.au
The company is a registered private health insurer that provides
tailored health insurance and complementary products to the Defence
community. The company operates as a not-for-profit restricted
membership health insurer.
International Centre For Complex Project Management
Limited
Creation Date: 3 September 2007
Governed By: 5 to 8 directors
Appointed By: Members
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: UHY Haines Norton
ABN: 77 127 367 373
ACN: 127 367 373
Web Site: www.iccpm.com
The company seeks to establish a global network concerning complex
project management and funds and conducts related research.
The membership of the company comprises representatives from
international and national partner organisations. The Commonwealth
is represented by the Defence Materiel Organisation (see Section C)
as a "partner" of the company, in accordance with the company’s
constitution, and is entitled to appoint a member of the company.
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G. OTHER COMPANIES
Navy Health Ltd
Creation Date 2 May 2000
Governed By: 4 to 8 directors
Appointed By: Members appoint all directors by an ordinary resolution.
The Chief of Navy nominates one director.
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: Ernst and Young
ABN: 61 092 229 000
ACN: 092 229 000
Web Site: www.navyhealth.com.au
The company operates as a not-for-profit restricted membership
health insurer, providing a range of insurance and financial products
to members of the Defence community.
Navy Health Ltd was formerly known as the Navy Health Benefits
Society.
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G. OTHER COMPANIES
G2. LIMITED BY SHARES
CRC CARE Pty Ltd
Creation Date: 13 September 2005
Governed By: 9 directors
Appointed By: Members of the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination
Assessment and Remediation of the Environment
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers
ABN: 97 113 908 044
ACN: 113 908 044
Web Site: www.crccare.com
The company oversees the commercial activities of the Cooperative
Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of
the Environment.
Specifically, the company develops technologies and methods for
assessing contamination risks in land, groundwater and the air.
Defence owns a 15.53% share in the company.
Spire Innovations Pty Limited
Creation Date: 23 July 1997
Governed By: 8 directors
Appointed By: Members of the former CRC for Sensor Signal and Information
Processing (CSSIP)
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers
ABN: 33 078 945 856
ACN: 078 945 856
Web Site: www.cssip.edu.au
The company has an exclusive license for the commercialisation of
CSSIP intellectual property. CSSIP has been wound up, but the
company continues to represent the interests of the CRC’s members.
Defence became a shareholder of Spire Innovations in June 2006 and
holds a 12.5% share in the company.
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H.
H. OTHER ENTITIES
H1. PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES
Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (CMVH)
Creation Date: 2 October 2003
Governed By: 12 committee members, comprising the Chair, the Director of CMVH,
2 persons representing the Department, 2 representing the
Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 2 from the University of Queensland,
2 from the University of Adelaide and 2 from Charles Darwin University
Appointed By: Participants
Annual Report Tabled: No
ABN: No registered ABN
Web Site: www.uq.edu.au/cmvh
The Centre is a joint-initiative of the Department, the Department of
Veterans’ Affairs and a consortium of universities and their allied
teaching hospitals.
The Centre was established to provide a national base of expertise on
military health issues (see also Veterans’ Affairs, Section H1).
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H. OTHER ENTITIES
H2. INCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Inc.
(ACPMH)
Creation Date: 24 October 2000
Governed By: 8 committee members, comprising representatives from the
Department (1), the Repatriation Commission in the Department of
Veterans’ Affairs (2), the University of Melbourne (1) and independent
members (3), including the Chair. The Director of the ACPMH is
appointed ex officio.
Appointed By: Members
Annual Report Tabled: No
Auditor: Cummings Flavel McCormack Assurance
Association Number: A0040382V
ABN: 47 720 569 707
ARBN: 095 202 994
Web Site: www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au
ACPMH provides expert advice and services to the Australian Defence
Force and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs concerning the
treatment for mental disabilities in the veteran community (see also
Veterans’ Affairs, Section H2)
ACPMH is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981
(Vic) and is based in the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services. The Department,
the Repatriation Commission (see Veterans’ Affairs, Section E) and the
University of Melbourne were the founding members and independent
members elected to the board of management also become members
of the association.
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