Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

By Tess Ikonomou
Updated June 7 2023 - 3:41pm, first published 3:36pm
The Defence department held $1.7 billion worth of items that weren't needed, an audit found. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
The Defence department held $1.7 billion worth of items that weren't needed, an audit found. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Defence failed to effectively manage millions of items which include ration packs and clothing for Australian troops, with a critical audit finding the department held $1.7 billion worth of items that weren't needed.

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