2017-07-15 According to an article published on July 3, 2017 on the Australian Department of Defence website:
The newly formed Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is now open for business under command of the inaugural Chief of Joint Capabilities, Air Vice-Marshal Warren McDonald.
Responsible for managing raise-train-sustain functions of the Australian Defence Force’s critical joint capabilities and military enablers, the Joint Capabilities Group has assumed responsibility for Joint Health Command, Joint Logistics Command, the Australian Defence College and the newly formed Information Warfare Division.
The Joint Capabilities Group is one of the key outcomes arising from the 2015 First Principles Review which recommend changes to the existing Defence Headquarters to support a more integrated approach to complement the Services’ responsibilities.
It’s the second phase in the Australian Defence Force Headquarters (ADFHQ) Implementation Program.
ADFHQ was established in April with the appointment of Brigadier Georgeina Whelan as Chief of Staff.
The new ADFHQ construct and the appointment of the Chief of Joint Capabilities and the Chief of Staff ADFHQ will allow the Vice Chief of the Defence Force to adopt a more strategic role.
Air Vice-Marshal McDonald is currently undertaking a 100 day review to inform further the ADFHQ’s ongoing development.
https://news.defence.gov.au/media/media-releases/new-joint-capabilities-group-opens-business
For earlier interviews with Air Vice Marshal McDonald, see the following:
http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/air-vice-marshal-mcdonald-views-the-way-ahead-for-the-raaf-in-the-joint-operations-space/
http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/the-impact-of-new-platforms-on-the-way-ahead-air-vice-marshal-warren-mcdonald-focuses-on-shaping-air-force-transformation/