Australian Civil-Military Centre

The Australian Civil-Military Centre is a unique organisation. We work in contexts where there are no easy answers, where the environment is always changing, as is the number and range of our Australian stakeholders and international counterparts. The Plan on a Page video presentation captures the Who, Why, What, Where and How we do business … Read more

Submission Regarding Proposed Legislation Impacting Sporting Shooters: Concerns and Recommendations

The Hon. Daniel (Dan) Purdie MP Minister for Police Queensland Government Dear Minister, Subject: Concern Regarding WA Legislation Impact on Sporting Shooters in Queensland I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed medical and psychological testing for sporting shooters legislation currently being considered in Western Australia. As a retired Queensland police officer with … Read more

ag.gov.au

Subject: Inquiry Regarding National Security Database Functionality Dear Administration Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to formally address two pressing questions about the proposed national security database, particularly focusing on its functionality and the critical aspect of data removability. Given the current geopolitical climate characterized by escalating tensions and … Read more

Assessment of Naturally Occurring Bio-oils for Civil Defence

While the overall volume of supply may limit their widespread use as primary fuels for large-scale operations, these oils can still play significant roles in specific applications within civil defense scenarios. Here’s a breakdown of potential uses for each oil and their most applicable aspects: Eucalyptus Oil : Primarily Used As : A fuel additive … Read more

Technical Description: Developing Alternative Machinery for Civil Defence and Australian Defence Force Support

Objective : As conventional vehicles face operational limitations due to dwindling fuel reserves, there is an urgent need to rapidly construct alternative machinery. This initiative aims to design and build vehicles capable of supporting civil defense efforts and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in a variety of demanding conditions. 1. Engineering Response : With rising … Read more

Wartime Transportation – Mechanically Injected Diesels

Briefing Note: Building Old-School Diesel-Powered Vehicles for Wartime Fuel Resilience Subject : Utilizing Locally Sourced Oil for Diesel-Powered Vehicles Purpose : To outline the potential for building and retrofitting old-school diesel-powered vehicles to operate on minimally filtered oils, including locally sourced crude oils, in the event of wartime disruptions to fuel supply chains. 1. Introduction … Read more