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And Crikey’s politician of the year for 2024 is…

Readers might not like it, but it’s clear which politician has been most brutally effective in 2024.

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National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

AAP

This is fine: Risk of economic shocks aside, Australia has no need to worry about Trump, Labor says

The second Trump presidency will add a dose of unpredictability to the global economy. But there’s no reason to stress, Australia’s top politicians have said.

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'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

AAP

Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes

Veterans are hopeful planned changes to the nation's military compensation framework will mean no more delays for life-saving support.

AAP

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

The Guardian - AU

$5.4-million outreach program to support Hunter veterans and their families

Outreach programs will be set up in three Hunter Region towns.

Newcastle Herald

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Govt opens way to greater Frontier Wars recognition at War Memorial

The way the War Memorial council is picked is due to change.

The Canberra Times

Veterans' compensation laws to miss key deadline

Draft laws to overhaul the framework governing how former military personnel receive compensation have been released but are behind schedule.

AAP

‘The Defence Force is too woke in 2024’: Military recruitment and the new culture war

The Australian Defence Force has struggled with recruitment for well over a decade. But it’s all the fault of Labor, says the opposition.

Crikey

Veterans' backlog on track to meet key deadline

A backlog of veteran compensation claims is set to meet a key deadline handed down by a royal commission, with a new model put in place.

AAP

Multimillion-dollar hub to support thousands of veterans in ACT, NSW

It will connect to 10 RSL sub branches in the ACT and NSW.

The Canberra Times

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

The leader of Palau has welcomed a proposal allowing foreign citizens to join the ADF as a good step forward, but says its residents have to be supported.

AAP

Foreign soldiers 'an option' to boost defence numbers

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

AAP

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Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

About 85 per cent of eligible Defence personnel have signed on for a $50,00 bonus to stay in uniform for another three years, the minister says.

AAP

War crimes probes shouldn't 'endlessly pursue' veterans

The UK's minister of state for veterans' affairs says war criminals will be held to account but pursuing soldiers if evidence does not exist shouldn't happen.

The Guardian - AU

Developer ‘deeply regrets’ comments – as it happened

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ABC News

Ben Roberts-Smith's memorabilia to remain on display at Australian War Memorial, additional content being considered

The memorial says it will continue to display disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's uniform and medals for now, but will consider adding context.

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NT veterans to receive more support with new wellbeing centre in Darwin

Veterans have welcomed the new centre, which will provide a range of services including mental health support, physical rehabilitation and wellbeing programs.

The Canberra Times

Veteran injury claims sit in a holding pattern

While veterans were praised for their service on Anzac Day, tens of thousands remain injured or sick and can't get their cases assessed

The New Daily

ADF members promised $400m for retention bonuses

Australian Defence Force personnel could be eligible for retention bonuses worth $50,000, under a plan to expand the size of the country's military.

The Independent UK

Hundreds gather in Turkey to remember WWI dead on Anzac Day

Hundreds of people have gathered near the former World War I battlefields in Turkey to pay homage to soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who died in a disastrous campaign 108 years ago

The Canberra Times

Army veteran remembers 'burden of the work' in the 30 years since Somalia mission

"I recall one of the local elders describing the Australian soldiers like a colony of ants - all over the place. And we were."

AAP

Veteran, defence records made easier to access

How veterans and defence force personnel request access to information will change, as the government implements more recommendations from the royal commission.

ABC News

Army veteran's wife tells Q+A her husband tried to take his life more than 30 times, as she calls for more funding from government

Australian Army veteran Dave has tried to end his life more than 30 times since returning from Timor-Leste. He and his wife have used a Q+A appearance to implore the government to better support defence personnel.

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