In the Government of Australia, the Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery is currently the Hon Pat Conroy MP since 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.

The Minister appointed is responsible for oversight of defence procurement, financial management, project and sustainment management, materiel engineering, and materiel logistics.

The minister aims to ensure that the Australian Defence Force is equipped and supplied with the requirements as identified and approved by Government.

The minister administers the portfolio through the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group of the Department of Defence.

A minister is appointed with responsibility for oversight of defence procurement, financial management, project and sustainment management, materiel engineering, and materiel logistics to ensure the Australian Defence Force is equipped and supplied with the requirements as identified and approved by Government.