Defence Legal
General legal enquiries can be made by contacting Defence Legal via the Directorate of Litigation. They can also assist with enquires relating to personal injury claims, responding to court orders such as subpoenas and summons, coronial inquests, debt recovery, compensation claims and aircraft noise complaints.
To contact Defence Legal email defencelegal.litigation@defence.gov.au or visit the Defence Legal website for more information.
Using Army and other Service emblems
All Australian Army emblems are protected by legislation. For information on using Army emblems, visit Protecting Australian Army Emblems.
For information on using the Australian Defence Force, Royal Australian Navy or Royal Australian Air Force emblems, please contact the Service Brand Manager via email:
Medal entitlements and applications
The Army Ceremonial Cell can assist with enquiries relating to the Infantry Combat Badge, Army Combat Badge, Army Remembrance Pin and the Soldiers Medallion for Exemplary Service.
To contact the Army Ceremonial Cell email army.ceremonial@defence.gov.au or visit Honours and Awards for more information.
For information and applications for all other medals, please visit the Defence Honours and Awards website.
Unrecovered War Casualties
Unrecovered War Casualties is responsible for matters associated with Australian Army soldiers who remain unaccounted for from all wars. Registration on the next of kin database provides descendants with an opportunity to assist in the identification of soldiers who may be recovered around the world.
More information about Unrecovered War Casualties.
To register for the next of kin database please email army.uwc@defence.gov.au or call 1800 019 090.
Doing business with Defence
For information about doing business with Defence, including contracting, innovation and tenders, please visit the Doing Business with Defence website.
Requests for information on unsolicited business proposals can be sent to the Office of Defence Industry Support via email odis.contact@defence.gov.au.
Returning old uniforms or equipment
Issued uniforms and equipment can be returned to your nearest unit, who will dispose of the items in the appropriate manner. The easiest way to find your nearest unit is to call the National Defence Switchboard.
To contact the Defence National Switchboard call 1300 333 362 (from Australia) or +61 2 6144 9190 (if calling from overseas).
Military equipment disposal
If you are interested in obtaining ex-military equipment, please refer to the Australian Military Sales Office website.
Register your interest for ex-military vehicles with the Australian Frontline Machinery website.