Author
Mark Weber  
Partner
Mark Weber  
Partner
T +61 3 9643 4304

Melbourne
Cheng Lim  
  Peter Megens  
 

Canberra
Adam Bartlett  
 

10 October 2006

Doing defence business in Australia

Introduction

Mallesons has a dedicated team of defence contracting lawyers with a strong track record in representing the interests of defence industry clients.

Our lawyers have advised on some of Australia's most prominent defence and aerospace acquisition projects over recent years and have extensive experience in advising on:

  • deal structuring
  • risk allocation
  • intellectual property rights
  • negotiation
  • contract management
  • dispute resolution issues.

We also have the expertise to advise clients on defence related policy issues and to assist with representations to ministers and senior officials within relevant government agencies.

This guide provides a general outline of legal and commercial issues relevant to supplying major capital defence materiel and related services to the Australian Department of Defence.

Intending contractors should always obtain specific legal advice about any proposed business activity in Australia.

The full version of this brochure includes information on the following:

Australian defence business

  • Defence overview
  • The Australian Defence Organisation
  • Defence organisational chart
  • Defence Materiel Organisation

Understanding Australian defence procurement

  • Defence procurement policy
  • Future Defence capability - assessment and approval process
  • The legal basis of defence contracting
  • Contracts
  • Trends in defence contracting

Our expertise

  • Trusted legal advisers
  • Focused commercial results
  • Our experience

To request a full version of Doing Defence Business in Australia (April 2008) click here.