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Defence has released the expected standards for ethical conduct and probity?

The Defence and the Private Sector: Working with Integrity document advocates that all engagement between Defence and the private sector be conducted in a way that fosters public confidence.

The document covers a range of ethical and integrity-related issues including:

· Declaration and management of conflicts of interest;

· Management of Defence post separation and secondary employment (including that of reservists);

· Promoting integrity in Defence procurement processes; and

· Protecting ‘Official’ information.

To find out more

You are invited to attend the ‘Victorian Defence & Space Network (VDSN) Information evening’.

The VDSN is an exciting and innovative Victorian Government initiative that establishes a new and unique Victorian defence and space industry networking group.

Membership to the VDSN is free for all Victorian defence and space businesses.

You are not required to be a member of AIDN to register.

Date & Time
Thu, 24 Aug 2023
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM AEST

Location
Novotel Melbourne

Cost
Free - Register to reserve a spot

The Victorian Government Pavilion hosts around 32 local businesses at each major domestic defence trade show (Avalon Airshow, Indo Pacific and Land Forces). The Pavilions offer a large, high profile exhibition space for the Victorian defence industry to showcase its capabilities to key decision makers.

To find out how you can exhibit in the Victorian Government Pavilion at the next trade show, visit Victorian Defence Events.

Overview of Victorian Government defence industry support

The defence sector is a priority industry for Victoria. The Victorian Government seeks to grow and strengthen the industry with a focus on:

• small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• research and development (R&D) capabilities
• highly skilled engineering workforce.

The Victorian Government provides ongoing support for a range of key initiatives including:

• industry development programs
• subsidised attendance at major trade shows
• financial support.

These initiatives ensure that the state’s defence sector capabilities continue to grow.

Find out more at the Defence Excellence site here 

Recently many members of the Victorian Defence and Space Network community attended the Land Environment Working Group in Canberra. 

The messages from Army were clear. 

Speed to capability and speed to contract is a key focus.

Agility, scalability and depth is required in the supply chain.

Copies of the presentations are available here.