Fighting the Home Front

Examine when, why and how the ADF can be used within Australia through the legal foundations of military callouts and more! Area of Interest: • Defence Industry • Law & Legal • Public Sector • Short Courses Course Summary From natural disasters and pandemics to terrorism and critical infrastructure threats, domestic security challenges can require military support. Designed for professionals across government, defence, law enforcement, intelligence and emergency management, this course builds practical understanding of the complex considerations surrounding ADF call-outs. Duration: 1 Day Delivery Mode: In-Person Course Content • Gain a clear understanding of the historical, legal and strategic foundations of Australia's national defence, and how they shape responses to contemporary threats. • Work through real-world case studies on issues such as foreign interference, disinformation, defence supply chains and domestic security, applying concepts to realistic policy and operational challenges. • Engage with academics and practitioners specialising in national security, military history, law and strategy, gaining insights that bridge theory, policy and practice. Learning Outcomes • Understand the legal foundations of call-outs • Analyse operational models of domestic military use • Identify emerging trends in domestic operations • Assess implications for Australian governance and security Who should attend • The intended audiences are Canberra and Brisbane defence audiences, as well as Attorney-General and PM&C. What will you receive • UNSW Canberra certificate of completion/attendance Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this course Instructors Dr Samuel White, FRHistS Dr Samuel White FRHistS is the Scientia Senior Lecturer in Military Law and War Studies at UNSW Canberra, based within the Australian Defence Force Academy. He joined UNSW Canberra in 2026 after a period as a Visiting Fellow whilst working at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Alongside his academic pursuits, Samuel has actively served as both a Royal Australian Infantry Corps and an Australian Army Legal Corps officer in a variety of tactical, operational and strategic level postings. Prof Ian Langford DSC and Bars, DSC & Bars Professor Ian Langford — Brigadier (Ret'd) Professor Ian Langford DSC & Bars leads Burran Consultancy and serves as Executive Director of the Security and Defence PLuS Alliance at UNSW. A former Australian Army officer with over 30 years of service, he commanded the 2nd Commando Regiment and multiple Special Operations Task Groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and on counter-terrorism operations.