Minister for Defence Materiel (Australia)
| Minister for Defence Industry | |
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| Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence |
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia |
| Inaugural holder | Richard Casey |
| Formation | 1939 |
In the Government of Australia, the Minister for Defence Industry is the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP since 19 July 2016.
The Minister for Defence Industry, or previously the Minister of Supply, is a ministerial portfolio that has existed variously since 1939. The Minister appointed is responsible for oversight of defence procurement, financial management, project and sustainment management, materiel engineering, and materiel logistics. The minister aims to ensure that the Australian Defence Force is equipped and supplied with the requirements as identified and approved by Government. The minister administers the portfolio through the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group of the Department of Defence.
While ultimately responsible to the Commonwealth of Australia and the Parliament, in practical terms, the minister reports to the Minister for Defence.
A minister is appointed with responsibility for oversight of defence procurement, financial management, project and sustainment management, materiel engineering, and materiel logistics to ensure the Australian Defence Force is equipped and supplied with the requirements as identified and approved by Government.
The following individuals have been appointed Minister for Defence Industry, or any of its precedent titles:
The following individuals have been appointed Minister for Munitions:
The following individuals have been appointed Minister for Defence Production, or any of its precedent titles:
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