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The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Chief of the Defence Force

Defence
The position of CDF is now a statutory position following the First Principles Review

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Defence Act 1903

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Creation Date

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