Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force tri-service flag.jpg
The Australian Defence Force tri-service flag
Founded1 January 1901 (1901-01-01)(federation)
Current form9 February 1976 (1976-02-09)
Service branches
  •  Royal Australian Navy
  •  Australian Army
  •  Royal Australian Air Force
HeadquartersCanberra, ACT, as part of the Australian Defence Organisation
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefGeneral David Hurley
Prime MinisterAnthony Albanese
Minister for DefenceRichard Marles
Chief of the Defence ForceGeneral Angus Campbell
Personnel
Military age
  • 16.5 years (for selection)
  • 17 years (to serve)
  • 18 years (to deploy)
  • 19 years (for special forces deployment)
ConscriptionNo, abolished
Active personnel59,095 (30 June 2020)
Reserve personnel28,878 (30 June 2020)
Deployed personnel1,841 (July 2020)
Expenditures
BudgetA$44.6 billion (2021-22)
Percent of GDP2.0
Industry
Domestic suppliersDefence industry of Australia
Annual exportsAroundA$2 billion (2018)
Related articles
HistoryMilitary history of Australia
RanksAustralian Defence Force ranks and insignia