Defence Australia is a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility to defend Australia and its national interests. Wikipedia
Minister responsible: Richard Marles, Minister for Defence
Founded: April 14, 1942
Annual budget: A$37.82 billion (2019–20)
Department executive: Greg Moriarty, Secretary of the Department of Defence
Employees: 16,272 (2020)
Formed: 14 April 1942