A one-day seminar that will deliver a set of topics deemed essential to success in the Defence market. They will help to ensure that you remain aware of the legal framework applicable to you.

Defence introduces a number of legal and contracting challenges for small businesses aiming to enter the market. These challenges are unique from the general commercial ones in that their influence can mean success or failure in the market. Legal and contracting challenges appear in many different areas, ranging from tender requirements that relate directly to Australian Defence Force (ADF), to teaming agreements that are essential for successful collaboration with fellow small businesses. A strong awareness of these requirements will provide businesses with a competitive advantage when approaching the market while also protecting your business reputation and success. This seminar will deliver a set of topics deemed essential to success in the Defence market. They will help to ensure that you remain aware of the legal framework applicable to you. Topics include the following:
  • The Defence Procurement System
  • Intellectual Property
  • Legislation and Policy Commercial Licenses
  • Dealing with Lawyers
  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
  • Procurement Methods
  • Teaming Arrangements
  • ASDEFCON set of documents
  • Insurance
  • Responding to RFTs
  • Guarantees
  • Subcontracting
  • Defence Procurement Complaints Scheme
Presented by Hunter Defence, AIDN NSW (Australian Industry & Defence Network – NSW Incorporated) and Goal Group. Hunter Defence Task Force acknowledges the commitment of the NSW Government, HunterNet, Hunter Business Chamber, RDA – Hunter, AiG, AIDN, ICN, Goal Group, University of Newcastle and Hunter TAFE in the cooperative development of the Defence Readiness series of seminars for SMEs. register Interest