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Defence Trade Controls Bill introduced to Parliament

The Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 (Cth), which will enact legislation necessary to implement the Australia-United States Defence Trade Co-operation Treaty, was introduced into the Commonwealth House of Representatives on 2 November 2011. An exposure draft of Regulations under the Bill is due for release before the end of the year. As with the Bill, industry will have an opportunity to comment on the Regulations. The Maddocks Defence team would be happy to assist any clients wishing to participate in this process.

Defence Materiel Organisation calls for industry comment: E-Alert September 2010

The Commonwealth Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has released an Exposure Draft of a proposed Contract Template Selection and Tailoring Guide, and has invited industry to comment.

DMO Releases Reform Plan: E-Alert November 2009

The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has today (13 November 2009) released its plan for adopting a more business-like and commercial orientation.

As part of its response to the various recommendations of the "Mortimer Review" of Defence Procurement and Sustainment, DMO's CEO, Dr Stephen Gumley, has released DMO's plan for adopting a more business-like …