THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
064/2009
STATEMENT ON CHANDLER MACLEOD AND DEFENCE
FORCE RECRUITING CONTRACT
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, noted today’s
ASX announcement by Chandler MacLeod Group that it intends to terminate its
recruiting services contract with Defence.
“Chandler Macleod Group (CMG) has announced it will seek, for commercial
reasons, to terminate its contract with Defence for the provision of Australian
Defence Force (ADF) recruiting services,” said Mr Combet.
“Defence will, subject to a number of conditions being satisfied, agree to the
termination of its contract with CMG. Such conditions are, among other things, to
ensure the continuity of ADF recruiting services.”
“I can assure all current applicants for enlistment and appointment that their
applications will continue to be processed and that this current situation will not affect
them joining the Navy, Army or Air Force.”
“Any potential applicants can continue to apply during this period. Defence is not
turning anyone away from joining up whilst this transition takes place.”
“Defence will be in contact with all staff today about the announcement. Work will
continue as usual for all Defence Force Recruiting Staff during this period.”
The terms of the exit agreement remain commercial-in-confidence.
“Defence has a robust plan in place to continue recruitment services and will now
work with CMG to maintain ADF recruiting operations until other arrangements are
finalised.”
“CMG will carry on until a new arrangement is in place – the aim being to conclude
this by early 2010.”
“I note the statement from CMG in their announcement that they ‘are committed to
working with DOD on a smooth transition process to ensure there is no impact on the
achievement of recruitment targets’.”
CMG was awarded the recruiting services contract in July 2008 following an
extensive and competitive open tender process conducted in accordance with the
Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 4771 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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