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Australian soldier alleges torture survival course involved simulated child rape and left him with PTSD

The defence force’s alleged handling of the training course prompted a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022

Government launches defence force review

The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia's military structure and posture, the first in 10 years, alongside talks on new submarines.

AAP · Aug 2, 2022

Just 15 women apply for Defence Forces as Chief of Staff is quizzed over 'cultural issues'

“Any inappropriate behaviour to anybody serving in the Defence Forces will simply not be tolerated."

Irish Mirror · Jul 13, 2022

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Largest increase in budget to build 'agile and modern' Defence Forces, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the action plan reflects the Government’s commitment to 'this vital public service'

Irish Mirror · Jul 13, 2022

Defence Forces 'on standby' to help at Dublin Airport to avoid 'reputational damage'

Several Aer Lingus flights to and from Dublin were cancelled on Wednesday

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

ADF report into alleged misconduct in East Timor warned of culture issues in special forces, years before claims of Afghanistan war crimes

An internal Australian Defence Force report explicitly warned of a "code of silence" and a culture of cover-up in the special forces, years before allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan emerged.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022

Ex-chaplain questions ongoing role of Christianity in armed forces

Division in Australian Defence Force over how Christian help for soldiers should be

The Canberra Times · Jul 2, 2022

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Anthony Albanese extends term of General Angus Campbell as Chief of the Defence Force

General Angus Campbell will remain as the Chief of the Australian Defence Force after his term is extended by two years by the new Labor government.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

Royal commission hears of 'ad hoc and inconsistent' suicide reporting as Australian Defence Force Chief testifies

Defence is not doing enough to address suicides, according to the Australian Defence Force Chief, who has told the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide the ADF has inconsistent data on such deaths among its members.

ABC News · Jun 23, 2022

'Better than the blue tick': All the Canberrans on Russia's banned list

There are an estimated 44 Canberrans banned from Russia.

The Canberra Times · Jun 17, 2022

Royal Freemasons Sale aged care home calls for Defence Force staffing help after failing audit

An aged care facility in Eastern Victoria wants support from the Defence Force to meet staff shortages and improve conditions after it failed a government audit.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

ADF documents show senior officers yet to face consequences for alleged Afghanistan war crimes

Australia's Defence Force Chief has paused internal disciplinary measures for senior army officers who failed to prevent alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, pending the completion of an external investigation that could take years.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Thousands flocked to Canberra Airport's first open day in four years

Canberra Airport opened its gates to the public.

The Canberra Times · Apr 3, 2022

Ex-soldier tells court he didn't fabricate allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith to hide his own 'abysmal failure'

A former elite soldier who has claimed in court Ben Roberts-Smith bullied him denies making allegations against the war veteran to explain his own "abysmal failure" in the Defence Force.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

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ABC News · Mar 31, 2022

Australian general says Chinese military presence in Solomon Islands would force ADF rethink

One of the Australian Defence Force's most senior officers has warned if China manages to station warships in Solomon Islands it would force a change to Defence operations. It comes as the Defence Minister says the government will have "more to say" about a potential new port in Darwin.

The New Daily · Mar 10, 2022

Defence forces face an uphill battle to realise troop boost

The government plans to oversee the largest expansion of the Defence Force since the Vietnam War, increasing personnel from 60,000 to almost 80,000.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2022

Prime Minister declares floods a national emergency, more money for residents in Lismore and other NSW towns

Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends the Australian Defence Force's response during the floods in Northern NSW, saying troops have done an "amazing job".

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Australian Defence Force to be sent into aged care facilities to ease staffing pressures

As the aged care sector battles a deadly Omicron wave and severe staff shortages, the government says it will send up to 1,7000 Defence Force personnel to help.

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