Recommendation 1
3.13 The
committee recommends that Defence engage with the Office of the Industry
Advocate to investigate opportunities for events or workshops which also
include regional areas and local businesses.
Recommendation 2
3.17 The
committee recommends that Defence review its formal mechanisms for
communication and coordination in the Upper Spencer Gulf region to ensure:
- the
most effective flow of information including plans which may generate potential
business opportunities;
- as
much information about upcoming training exercises is being disseminated to the
local community with as much advance notice as possible; and
- that
a contact point regarding local exercises is available on an ongoing basis and
that this information is disseminated regularly.
Recommendation 3
3.18 The
committee recommends that Defence hold a post exercise debrief with the local
community representatives on a trial basis and then, in consultation, evaluate
whether it would be useful for stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Recommendation 4
3.21 The
committee recommends that Defence review Defgram 218/2017 to clarify or issue
supplementary guidance to staff that local purchases outside the Standing Offer
Panel is also encouraged as required.
Recommendation 5
3.29 The
committee recommends that Defence make information available to local
communities about Defence expenditure in the area. In consultation, with the
local community, Defence should consider how best to present and disseminate
this information.
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