Russell Offices
Encyclopedia
The Russell Offices is a complex of office buildings located in the Canberra
suburb of Russell
.
Together with Campbell Park
, these two complexes are home to the Australian Department of Defence
and contain the administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force
.
The Office of National Assessments
and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
also occupy premises at Russell.
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
suburb of Russell
Russell, Australian Capital Territory
Russell is a suburb of Canberra, Australia in the North Canberra district. Russell is one of the smallest suburbs in Canberra, comprising a number of government offices but no private residences...
.
Together with Campbell Park
Campbell Park, Australia
Campbell Park, together with Russell Offices, is the headquarters of the Australian Defence Force. It is located in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, in the suburb of Campbell, Australian Capital Territory....
, these two complexes are home to the Australian Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)
The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests...
and contain the administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. It consists of the Royal Australian Navy , Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and a number of 'tri-service' units...
.
The Office of National Assessments
Office of National Assessments
The Office of National Assessments is an Australian intelligence agency. ONA was established by the Office of National Assessments Act 1977 as an independent body directly accountable to the Prime Minister of Australia...
and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation is Australia's national security service, which is responsible for the protection of the country and its citizens from espionage, sabotage, acts of foreign interference, politically-motivated violence, attacks on the Australian defence system, and...
also occupy premises at Russell.
See also
- Australian-American MemorialAustralian-American MemorialThe Australian–American Memorial is in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, and commemorates the role of the United States in World War II.-Dedication:...