Defence & International
Authentications and Apostilles
Overseas governments sometimes need proof that Australian documents are genuine before they will accept them. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade can certify that a signature, stamp or seal on a document is genuine and stamp the document with an Authentication or Apostille.
Smartraveller.gov.au
The Australian Government travel advisory and consular assistance service provides travel advisories by country and includes general advice for Australian travellers. Includes information on travel health, travel insurance, travel tips, getting help overseas and children's issues.
Border Protection Command
Border Protection Command provides security for Australia's offshore maritime areas. Combining the resources and expertise of Customs and Defence, and working with officers from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, and other Federal agencies, Border Protection Command delivers a coordinated national approach to offshore maritime security.
Defence Honours & Awards
This Defence site contains information about medals and awards. It gives contact details for honours and awards queries or application submissions and application forms for various military and civilian awards and medals. There is also information about the Australian Defence Medal and the Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Department of Defence
The Australian Government Department of Defence aims to promote the security of Australia, and to protect its people and its national interests.
Department of Defence Contacts
Department of Defence contacts page with information and contacts details for Defence organisations and topics. Includes Army, Navy and Air Force bases; events; careers; history; medals, honours and awards; locating lost friends in the services and service records.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for the Australian Government's international relations, trade and development assistance programs through its headquarters in Canberra and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.
Environment and Heritage Management
As one of Australia's largest land and property owners, the Department of Defence is entrusted with managing large tracts of land, water, cultural, and heritage sites on behalf of the Australia community. Defence is adopting ecologically sustainable development principles, and is striving to make them an everyday part of its business.
Messages to the Troops
Australians are encouraged to send goodwill messages of a general nature to Australian Defence Force soldiers, sailors, airmen and women who are on operation around the world. The Department of Defence has set up a 24-hour email and free call fax service (1800 643 938) for messages.
Office of Australian War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the graves throughout Australia and the South Pacific as agent for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the provision and maintenance in perpetuity of memorials in Australia to those who have died in wars since WW2 and those who have died post-war of war-related causes, and the construction and maintenance of memorials overseas at sites of military significance to Australia.
