Faced with the biggest reform for 40 years, budget cuts and organisational change, Defence is presented with a new paradigm – how to effectively innovate and deliver value for money services to support our armed forces in the wake of a changing fiscal and operating environment. Effective partnering between defence and industry will continue to be critical to fostering a culture of innovation, constructive reforms and the achievement of m...

Faced with a growing shift within Defence/Industry to a digitally based knowledge economy and virtual operations, the security of classified information and intelligence faces a new paradigm - how to ensure continuity of data confidentiality in the wake of increasingly complex and sophisticated threats, now and into the future. This year's Cyber Security Summit will have a theme and focus on 'Risk, Resilience and Responsibility' and will draw...

In the wake of increased international defence spending, hostile territorial disputes and an overall shift in the balance of power in the Asia Pacific region comes a need for a united Australian Defence Force and an aligned, cooperative and consultative defence/industry partnership. The procurement of non-military equipment and infrastructure will continue to become increasingly prevalent in supporting the personnel and operational requirement...

Now in its 9th year, AVSEC will shed light on the most pressing issues, the latest challenges and technology advancement within the aviation industry in the Asia Pasicif Region, bringing together government authorities, policy makers and key industry leaders all under one roof at one time.Key topics of the conference include:Managing regulatory challenges & updates in policiesSecurity by designAviation security threatsBuilding a secure nei...

Summary Meet with key Government and industry lawyers to discuss the new directions in the regulation of the legal profession and examine innovative models of legal service delivery. Covering: Recent Developments in Dispute Resolution in Government Performance Appraisal for the Public Sector In-House Counsel Technology and the Provision of Legal Services Development of Advocacy, Expert Witnesses and Expert Evidence Ethical Dilemmas for In-Hous...