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Secretary Of Defence (Australia)
Defence Australia is a Government department, department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility to defend Australia and its national interests. Along with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), it forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) and is accountable to the Parliament of Australia, Commonwealth Parliament, on behalf of the Australian people, for the efficiency and effectiveness with which it carries out the Government's defence policy. The head of the department, who leads it on a daily basis, is the Departmental secretary, Secretary of the Department of Defence (SECDEF), currently Greg Moriarty. The Secretary reports to the Minister for Defence (Australia), Minister of Defence, Richard Marles. History Australia has had at least one defence-related government department since Federation of Australia, Federation in 1901. Department of Defence (1901–21), The first Department of Defence existed from 1901 until 1921. In 1915, during Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Defence Co-ordination
The Department of Defence Co-ordination was an Australian government department that existed between November 1939 and April 1942. History The department was formed shortly after Australia declared war on Germany in September 1939, joining World War II. In November 1939 the Department of Defence (II) was separated into the Department of Defence Co-ordination and Departments of Air, Navy and Army. Scope Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders, the annual budget statements and in the Department's annual reports. When it was established, the Department dealt with: *Defence policy *Administrative co-ordination and review *Financial Co-ordination and review *Works Co-ordination and review *Commonwealth War Book *Civilian defence and State Co-operation Structure The Department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
