Australian Civilian Corps
Media release
23 June 2010
Today the Government introduced legislation into the Parliament to establish the Australian Civilian Corps. The formation of an Australian Civilian Corps was announced by the Prime Minister in October 2009.
The Australian Civilian Corps will enable the rapid deployment of civilian specialists into countries experiencing or emerging from conflict or disaster.
These civilian specialists will have expertise in areas such as public administration and finance, law and justice, engineering, health administration and community development.
They will assist countries in crisis to restore essential services and infrastructure and rebuild government institutions.
By delivering specialist assistance quickly - alongside security operations where necessary - the prospects for stabilising and rebuilding the essential functions of government will be greatly improved.
The Australian Civilian Corps Bill will create a legal framework for the employment and management of Australian Civilian Corps personnel.
The Bill will provide for employment arrangements specifically designed to suit the unique nature of the Corps.
Australian Civilian Corps personnel will be engaged as a new category of Commonwealth employee under the legislation.
Australian Civilian Corps personnel will be sought from all levels of government and the broader Australian community. A public recruitment round will be conducted in due course.
The Australian Civilian Corps is expected to be fully operational in 2011.
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