Defence
Afghanistan — providing a Special Forces Task Group
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 62.4 | 18.4 | 3.5 | - |
| Related capital ($m) | ||||
| Department of Defence | 6.5 | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $90.7 million for a one year Special Forces deployment to Afghanistan. The deployment commenced in September 2005 to assist in combat, patrolling, reconnaissance and surveillance operations as part of Australia’s increased commitment in the fight against terrorism.
This measure includes $6.5 million in capital funding in 2005-06 for rapid acquisition of required equipment.
Further information can be found in the press releases of 13 July 2005, 24 August 2005 and 26 September 2005 issued by the Minister for Defence.
Australian Defence Force employee entitlements — extending conditions of service to members in interdependency relationships
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - |
The Government will extend certain Defence Conditions of Service entitlements to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members in interdependency relationships, including to same-sex partners of ADF members and other adult dependants resident with ADF members. This is estimated to cost $15.0 million per annum.
The cost of this measure will be fully met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
Australian Defence Medal — expanded eligibility criteria
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
The Government will provide $8.0 million over four years from 2006-07 to extend the eligibility criteria for the Australian Defence Medal to all those, including national servicemen, who completed an initial enlistment period or four years service, whichever was the lesser, in the Australian Defence Force since the end of World War II.