About Us
Defence and Aerospace Team
The Defence and Aerospace team provides a single point of access for government and industry coordination across the Victorian defence sector. The team focuses its efforts on securing high value investment, trade and supply chain opportunities for the state's defence industry.
Find out more about the supports available to Victorian defence and space businesses.
The Victorian Defence Vision 2030
Victoria is a global defence and national security powerhouse that delivers critical capabilities and workforce talent for Australia and its partners.
The Victorian Defence Vision Statement outlines the State’s agenda to achieve this goal and drive broader economic development outcomes for this industry and adjacent sectors.
Download the Victorian Defence Vision 2030 below:
Victorian Defence Vision Statement 2030 (PDF)
Victorian Defence Vision Statement 2030 (Accessible Word Version)
Defence, Aviation and Aerospace Executive Director - Teresa Tufano PhD
Teresa Tufano PhD joined the Defence, Aviation and Aerospace team in late January 2024.
Victorian Defence Industry Advocate
The Victorian Defence Industry Advocate (VDIA) promotes the State’s defence industry interests to key national and international stakeholders. The VDIA also provides the Victorian Government with strategic advice on defence industry-related issues.
International Industry Advocacy
The Victorian Government has defence industry representatives based both in the United Kingdom and the United States (Washington, D.C.) to support, raise awareness and advocate on behalf of the State’s defence industry.
Defence Council Victoria
Defence Council Victoria (DCV) is an advisory board representing a broad range of experience across defence operations, acquisitions, and business and commercial acumen. The DCV provides intelligence and advice to the Victorian Government on development and sustainability initiatives for the State’s defence industry.
Find out more about these Victorian Government advocacy initiatives.