Assistance to Defence

AGS has assisted the Department of Defence with several recent key initiatives and provided significant commercial, litigation, legislative and strategic advice to the portfolio. Major matters have included:

Headquarters Joint Operations Command: We provided extensive advice on legislation, agreements, and procurement issues, and negotiated outcomes in relation to the development of the new ADF Headquarters facility.

New Air Combat Capability project: We continued to assist in negotiating government-to-government agreements relating to the future production and sustainment of the Joint Strike Fighter.

Orion AP-3C weapons system upgrade and through-life support: We advised Defence on a range of alliance contract issues.

Air 9000: We provided procurement and commercial advice on issues relating to the evaluation and negotiation of offers for new helicopter platforms.

Garrison support and comprehensive maintenance: We assisted the Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group with several of its regional procurements for new services contractors.

Westralia litigation: We acted for Defence in several matters arising from the tragic fire on board HMAS Westralia in 1989, including Commonwealth v ADI Limited & Ors (Federal Court), claims under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, and other related claims and advice.

F-111 deseal/reseal claims: We helped with the assessment and management of liability issues arising from work in sealing the interior of F-111 fighter aircraft fuel tanks.

Childcare centre services: We helped establish a new framework for the provision of childcare services for ADF and Defence civilian personnel Australia wide.

Cadets and firearms: We advised on the licensing, registration and storage requirements for firearms purchased in connection with the activities of cadet units. This included a review of all state and territory requirements and the application of those to the Commonwealth, as well as advice on the ownership of cadet firearms.