Australian Civilian Corps

Papua New Guinea

Electoral Support (Tranche 1 and 2)

Results July 2011–June 2012

• Twenty-three ACC specialists were deployed to PNG in 2012.
• They provided surge capability in logistics, transportation coordination and elections.
• The 23 specialists supported the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission to deliver the PNG general elections in 2012.

Commitments July 2012–June 2013

• This deployment was completed in July 2012.

Fiji

Human Resource Management and Election Specialists

Results July 2011–June 2012

• Two ACC specialists were deployed to Fiji in 2012. They provided technical support to the Fiji Electoral Office to develop and roll out an effective electronic voter registration process.

Commitments July 2012–June 2013

• This deployment was completed in September 2012.

Afghanistan

ACC Stabilisation Advisers – Uruzgan Province

Results July 2011–June 2012

• AusAID initially deployed a six member adviser team in July 2011, with three advisers on the ground at any given time.
• ACC stabilisation advisers form part of the Australian led Uruzgan Provincial Reconstruction Team and coordinate district-level stabilisation and development efforts.
• They supported and assisted Afghan government officials to plan and deliver essential services to the community.
• They also worked with whole-of-government partners and other donors in delivering key development programs in health, education, infrastructure, and agriculture at the district level.

Commitments July 2012–June 2013

• There are currently three stabilisation advisers deployed, with two persons on the ground any given time.
• ACC advisers continue to implement district engagement strategy in Uruzgan province.
• Three stabilisation adviser ‘reserves’ have also been trained.

Law and Justice Specialists – Justice Centre in Parwan, Bagram Air Force Base

Results July 2011–June 2012

• Commenced August 2012

Commitments July 2012–June 2013

• This deployment is currently under way and has been approved until June 2014.
• Three civilian law and justice specialists have been trained, with two in country at any given time, to help build local capacity to administer justice.
• The three deployees will support a United States program to train and mentor Afghan legal professionals to build a functioning, fair and transparent legal process.
• One law and justice specialist will be trained as a reserve.

Thailand-Myanmar

Humanitarian Assistance and Policy Officer – Bangkok

Results July 2011–June 2012

• Commenced August 2012

Commitments July 2012–June 2013

• This deployment is currently under way and has been approved until June 2013.
• A specialist has been deployed as a Humanitarian Assistance and Policy Officer to monitor the delivery of Australian aid to the nine refugee camps located along the Thai-Myanmar border.
• This deployment will contribute to the stability of refugee camps located on the border.

Sierra Leone

Peacebuilding Adviser

Results July 2011–June 2012

• One Peace building Adviser was deployed to Sierra Leone in 2012.
• This deployment enhanced Australia’s bilateral engagement within the region.
• It also demonstrated Australia’s commitment to Africa and its support for the UN Peacebuilding Commission.
• The deployment promotes stabilisation, strengthens Australia’s reputation as a good international citizen and helps establish a substantial network of contacts with government and non-government entities.

Commitments July 2012–June 2013

• This deployment is currently under way and is approved until March 2013.
• An extension of this deployment has been recommended.
• Under this deployment the ACC specialist will monitor programs and work with the governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia, and with partner agencies, including multilateral and bilateral organisations and civil society groups.

ACC deployment map