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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Gabrielle Chan

Defence personnel not allowed to speak about climate ‘unless they go through Peter Dutton’s office’

Australian defence minister Peter Dutton and prime minister Scott Morrison
Defence personnel cannot speak out on strategic threats posed by climate change without approval from Peter Dutton’s office, a conference has heard. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The former chief of the defence force Chris Barrie says defence personnel are not allowed to speak out on the national strategic threats posed by climate change without prior approval from Peter Dutton’s office.

The suggestion was immediately rejected by the defence minister’s office. Asked for comment, the minister’s spokesperson said: “That is not correct.”

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