Defence Industry Policy

Defence Industry Policy Division was established in Strategy Group on 14 December 2015 to inform and improve how Defence approaches industry engagement and innovation. The Division has responsibility for effective implementation of the Government’s approach to Defence industry policy and creation of a strategy-led program of industry engagement and innovation which ensures: -strong Defence-industry partnerships -the development of new opportunities for competitive Australian companies effective management of industry programs with clear performance indicators -a new approach to the way Defence manages innovation -greater transparency of future Defence needs for industry -a strong alignment between industry’s investment in skills and technology and Defence’s capability requirements -a reduction in red tape