To maximise the amount of
Defence business conducted in Queensland;
To assist members, in
particular Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in their dealings with the
Department of Defence;
To facilitate the
dissemination of Department of Defence policy and procurement information to
members;
To represent members in the presentation
of their views, independent of Federal or sectoral interests, to Government
departments;
To assist with and facilitate
networking between State Defence Industry bodies to enhance competitiveness and
offset imported products;
To represent members on
forums, working groups and committees relating to Defence products;
To actively promote the Buy
Australian Program and the AII aims and objectives, and assist members in
participating in industry development programs;
To develop and build upon working
relationships with appropriate elements of Defence Materiel Organisation
Industry Branch and other procurement authorities;
To ensure that relevant
Defence divisions and officers are aware of the products and capabilities
within member organisations and networks;
To provide a complete range of
member services including industry forums, briefing sessions, training programs
and networking opportunities to increase members competitiveness;
To work closely with the
relevant Queensland State government representatives and organisations to
formulate a consistent strategy toward Defence procurement development,
especially at a local level; and
To assist members in
maximising their profitability through enhanced business opportunities and
initiatives, which improve management skills and expertise.
