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Disaster happens when soldiers don’t act ethically. We can provide better training to support them

Recently, the government responded to the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide. It adopted most of the recommendations designed to better support defence personnel.

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The government’s response to the royal commission into veteran suicide gets a lot right – but makes a couple of missteps

An average of 78 serving or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have died by suicide every year for the past decade.

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Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

The ADF will have to keep complete records of members' convictions in civilian courts, and to give data about service crimes committed to civilian authorities.

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Defence personnel convicted of sex offences to face mandatory discharge as part of royal commission response

Albanese government also commits to new statutory body to oversee a system overhaul in defence department aimed at preventing suicide

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Should the Arctic Really Brace for an Invasion from China or Russia?

The people who live there would rather see more housing and maybe some dentists

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Our research reveals women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture – and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave

Imagine spending years hiding who you are to fit into a group, only to become invisible once you leave. This is the reality for many women who serve in the military.

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Defence careers expo at Fort Scratchley aims to boost military ranks

Inside the drive to boost military ranks in the Australian Defence Force

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Military satellite axed as it can be 'shot out of sky'

The Australian Defence Force scrapped a satellite project because of the threat of new-age weapons and will instead focus on a network of smaller connections.

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Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence says threats have outpaced a satellite system intended for the ADF, but the opposition says cancellation of the space project 'devastates' capabilities.

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King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.

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Cash bonuses for Australian troops to recruit mates

A plan to give cash bonuses to Australian Defence Force personnel if they successfully refer a person to join their ranks has attracted criticism.

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‘Survival sex’, ‘mob justice’ and more: the first independent study of abuse in the Australian Defence Force is damning

“Participants expected the costs of war, but they were not prepared for the costs of service,” explain Ben Wadham and James Connor in their new book, the first independent study of military institutional abuse in the Australian Defence Force.

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Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans could receive payouts of up to $50,000 for the abuse they endured in the military after the Defence Force Ombudsman backflipped on past decisions.

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Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

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Explainer: the governor-general is also commander-in-chief of the defence forces. What does this mean in practice?

Australia’s new Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, recently said that she does not fit the usual idea of a governor-general – especially the type of person we expect to see as the commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). But those expectations are beginning to change, and Mostyn, from a military family,…

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Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Federal departments can't be trusted to solve military suicides alone and the government must intervene to stop the "crisis", Royal Commissioners warn.

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Australian government to build strike missile factory at Newcastle Airport

Norwegian firm Kongsberg will employ 100 people at the plant.

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Call to hold fire on sending in soldiers for disasters

A Senate inquiry has recommended reducing the reliance on defence troops after natural diasters, calling for a greater role for volunteers.

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Australian army private and husband charged with allegedly spying for Russia

A 40-year-old private in the Australian army and her 62-year-old husband been arrested for allegedly spying for Russia.

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Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia in alleged attempt to access defence secrets

A 40-year-old woman on long-term leave from the Australian defence force and her 62-year-old husband were charged with preparing for an espionage offence, federal police said

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Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Vice Admiral David Johnston has become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force as the nation works to boost its naval and firepower.

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Crash-tragedy chopper hard to fly, pilot tells probe

The type of army helicopter that crashed and killed four servicemen was complex and overwhelming to fly, a pilot has told an inquiry into the tragedy.

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Gen Z is turning away from military service in record numbers. We’re trying to understand why

The Australian Defence Force is facing an acute recruitment crisis. Only 80% of the 69,000 personnel needed to meet future challenges have signed up. The government recently announced recruitment will be opened up to some foreign citizens to try to fill this gap.

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King's Birthday 2024 Military Honours List

Military honours as part of the King's Birthday include 26 Conspicuous Service Cross and 31 Conspicuous Service Medals.

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The defence force is allowing foreign recruits. Will soldiers be willing to die for a country they’ve only lived in for a year?

From July this year, New Zealand nationals will be eligible to serve in the Australian Defence Force. From January 2025, so will Americans, Canadians and Brits. This raises a number of political and ethical issues that will need to be addressed in due course, but some of the early misgivings…

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