19/03/2025
Omni’s CEO Jon Hawkins recently spoke with The Canberra Times on the importance of establishing a clear and consistent definition of what constitutes an Australian business for Defence and government procurement.
“In defining an Australian business as being 50 per cent or greater Australian owned, Australian owned businesses are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Omni would welcome a Commonwealth-wide approach to the definition and alignment with procurement priorities and procedures.”
The definition of sovereign capability in Australia’s defence industry is a critical conversation, one that directly impacts the future of Australian-owned, operated, and controlled businesses delivering for Defence.
At Omni, we believe that true sovereignty is built on Australian companies leading the delivery and sustainment of critical defence projects, ensuring that intellectual property, decision-making, and expertise remain within our nation.
As a veteran-owned and operated business, we are committed to strengthening Australia’s self-reliance and ensuring that our defence industry remains trusted, proven, and truly sovereign.