What this class covers
ANZSIC class 7600 covers military defence operations and administration conducted by Australian government entities. This classification includes both domestic and international defence activities undertaken by the Australian Defence Force and supporting civilian personnel. The scope encompasses the core functions of national defence, including operational planning, military exercises involving civilian participation, and the administration of defence policies and research funding.
This classification applies to permanent defence establishments, temporary military deployments, and civilian-staffed defence administration units. Typical operations falling under this class include armed forces unit operations (excluding manufacturing or educational functions), civil defence operations with military character, and government administration specifically focused on defence matters.
Examples of entities classified here include:
- Australian Defence Force operational units (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Defence Department administration and policy divisions
- Civil defence operations with military coordination
- Defence contingency planning units
- Military exercise coordination involving civilian institutions
Primary activities in plain English
This class includes operations where the primary activity involves:
- Operating armed forces units for national defence purposes
- Conducting military civil defence operations and emergency response
- Administering defence policies, research funding, and strategic planning
- Coordinating military exercises that involve civilian participation
- Managing defence operations and personnel (both military and civilian staff)
Exclusions and nearby codes
Several related activities are specifically excluded from ANZSIC 7600 and classified elsewhere:
- Military academies and research schools are classified under Division P Education and Training based on their educational function
- Defence manufacturing activities (weapons, equipment, vehicles) fall under manufacturing divisions
- Private security services are classified under Security Services in Division N
- Defence research conducted by external organizations is classified based on the research activity
Nearby classifications include ANZSIC Group 760 (Defence) which contains this class, and Division O (Public Administration and Safety) which encompasses broader government administration functions.
Practical guidance
For classification purposes, most entities in this category are government operations that don't require standard business registration. The Australian Defence Force and related government defence administration are automatically classified under this code for statistical reporting.
Private businesses working with defence sectors should not use this classification. Contractors providing goods or services to defence should classify based on their primary activity - for example, manufacturers would use appropriate manufacturing codes, IT contractors would use information media and telecommunications codes, and research organizations would use professional, scientific and technical services codes.
For statistical reporting, this classification helps government track defence sector activity and expenditure. Businesses seeking defence grants or contracts should ensure they're properly classified in their actual industry sector rather than using defence codes unless they are actually operating defence units.
Workers' compensation classifications for defence personnel are handled through specific government schemes rather than standard industry classifications.