The Government's Defence Policy Framework, June 2000	>>

	A new approach to defence was one of the key policies of the Government when it was elected. This statement covers the Government's goals and priorities for defence. It provides a framework for future decisions about military capabilities, resources and funding.

External Assessments Bureau - Strategic Assessment	>>

	Earlier in the year the Minister of Defence was invited to prepare for Cabinet consideration a formal statement of the government's defence policy for use as a basis for reviewing and prioritising defence purchase options.

New Zealand's Foreign And Security Policy Challenges	>>

	The Minister of Defence was invited to prepare for Cabinet consideration a formal statement of the government's defence policy for use as a basis for reviewing and prioritising defence purchase options. As part of the same process Cabinet requested a paper from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on related foreign policy issues.

		Prime Minister's Statement
		Download Defence Policy Framework documents
		Download New Zealand's Foreign and Security Policy Challenges May 2000
		Download External Assessments Bureau Strategic Assessment 2000