Department of Defence

Part of the Defence portfolio and a Federal authority, also called Defence

The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests. It is accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament, on behalf of the Australian people, for the efficiency and effectiveness with which it carries out the Government's defence policy.

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Indigenous Participation Plans & Evaluation for SON4076897 (AGSV External Vetting Panel)
Response by Department of Defence to CLF on .

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OFFICIAL Dear CLF   Thank you for your email. I can confirm there will be no charge for processing your FOI.   Kind regards,   Freedom o...
Suppression of Aircraft Data from Third-Party Flight Tracking Platforms
Response by Department of Defence to Ben Fairless on .

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OFFICIAL Defence FOI 965/24/25   Dear Ben   Acknowledgement I refer to your correspondence of 23 April 2025 seeking access to documents he...
AP-3C and PC-9
Follow up sent to Department of Defence by Trevor Bodnar on .

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I agree to this extension. Yours sincerely, Trevor Bodnar
DFRET Seminar Recording
Response by Department of Defence to James Smith on .

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OFFICIAL Dear James   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 548/24/25.   Review Rights If you disagree with the decisio...
Documents relating to the potential harm to the environment caused by the burying of MRH-90 Taipan army helicopters
Follow up sent to Department of Defence by Richard Smith on .

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Thank you for your reply of 22 April to request an extension of the statutory deadline under section 15AA. I do not object to a 7 day extension as...
Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR)
Response by Department of Defence to Ray D on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Ray D   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 744/24/25.     Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are entit...
Australian Army Corps Emblems
Response by Department of Defence to Daphne on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Daphne,   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 814/24/25.   Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are entit...
Bankstown Bunker
Response by Department of Defence to Regents Park resident on .

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OFFICIAL Good afternoon, Thank you for your FOI inquiry. Noting the timeframe for records outlined in your request, I would advise that any records...
Advice to government on disposal of MRH-90 Helicopters
Response by Department of Defence to J Paul on .

Long overdue.

OFFICIAL Dear Mr Paul, This response is to acknowledge receipt of your email below or attached In that email you requested an internal review under...
REQUEST FOI - ADF Decision Brief
Response by Department of Defence to John Davis on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL Good morning Mr Davis,   Thank you for your email.   The Freedom of Information Act 1982 provides that an applicant has 30 days to...
Australian Army Notifibile Incidents / Reports
Response by Department of Defence to John Davis on .

Waiting clarification.

OFFICIAL Dear John,     Please find attached a letter in relation to Defence FOI 473/24/25.     Kind regards,    Freedom of Information T...
A copy of the DDVA human research ethics minutes
Response by Department of Defence to Julie Anderson on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Julie   Please find attached the Decision and document prepared in response to Defence FOI 734/23/24.   Review Rights If you...
AI Safety
Response by Department of Defence to Santa Clouse on .

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OFFICIAL Dear SC,     Please find attached a letter in relation to Defence FOI 554/24/25.     Kind regards,    Freedom of Information Tea...
Documents Relating to the Sharing of DVA Client Information
Response by Department of Defence to noseyrosey on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Noseyrosey   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 481/24/25.    Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are e...
AI Safety
Response by Department of Defence to Santa Clouse on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Santa   I refer to your two (2) letters of enquiry received on 18 January 2025 in regards to documents held by the Department of D...
AI involvement in DoD Experimental Research directed at Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander Populations
Response by Department of Defence to : Deborah-May: Torrens on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Deborah-May   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 400/24/25.   Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are e...
weekly cost of operating east sale raaf base Pilatus planes
Response by Department of Defence to Rio on .

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OFFICIAL Good afternoon Rio, Thank you for your email. The information provided in your email is not considered a valid Freedom of Information requ...
DDVA HREC MATES Program
Follow up sent to Department of Defence by Jenny on .

Long overdue.

This FOI made in early January that Defence failed to give a decision on by the time specified by the FOI Act, and which in May your FOI section cla...
Documents and Reports on the use of Direct Energy Weapons (DEW)
Response by Department of Defence to : Deborah-May: Torrens on .

Long overdue.

OFFICIAL Dear Deborah-May,   Please find attached a letter in relation to Defence FOI 074/24/25.   Kind regards,   Freedom of Information...
Rank at time of award for stripped medal recipients.
Response by Department of Defence to Bick Rurr on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Bick,   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 206/24/25.   Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are entitle...
Documents and Reports on the use of Autonomous Weapons Systems in Australia
Response by Department of Defence to : Deborah-May: Torrens on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Deborah-May   Please find attached a letter in relation to Defence FOI 075/24/25.   Kind regards,   Freedom of Information...
Documents and Reports related to Project Bioshield Act 2004 and
Response by Department of Defence to : Deborah-May: Torrens on .

Long overdue.

OFFICIAL Dear Deborah-May,   Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 076/24/25.   Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are...
The redacted footage of "The Fist" given to the ABC by the Department of Defence in 2014
Response by Department of Defence to Nick on .

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OFFICIAL Dear Nick Thank you for your email below seeking information previously released under Freedom of Information. We endeavour to come back to...
Confirmation of military service
Response by Department of Defence to MHS on .

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OFFICIAL Dear MHS Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 851/23/24.    Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are entitled to...
Psychosocial reports on studies conducted on the RAAF Laverton Apprentices 1960-1980
Response by Department of Defence to Chris Squelch on .

Long overdue.

OFFICIAL Good afternoon Chris, Thank you for your FOI inquiry. Noting the timeframe for records outlined in your request, I would advise that any rec...

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