The Alliance (ADSO) is the Defence Family’s advocate to governments, parliaments and the Australian people. It’s role is to care for the well-being of the Defence Family and protect their service entitlements.
The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in a world-class support system for veterans and their families as part of our plan to secure Australia’s future, with a focus on wellbeing, suicide prevention and more funding for critical departmental services to ensure veterans can continue their meaningful contribution to our nation. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs […]
In a TV interview with Alan Jones, Army and RAR veteran Justin Huggett MG opines, “You can either have a military that is a “direct reflection” of your society or you can have a military that “fights and wins – you cannot have both”. “I genuinely hope for the future enlisted men – especially in the […]
Full marks to new minister Peter Dutton for making a start on telling the truth about Australia’s defence mess by highlighting that the nation has had far too many defence ministers over the last two decades. In all there have been 11. Most were inexperienced and relied far too much on the defence hierarchy. But […]
This article is from the May 3 issue of The Courier Mail Digital Edition. Justin Huggett is a former Infantry Platoon Sergeant and a Medal for Gallantry (MG) recipient “IF YOU spend a long enough time as an enlisted soldier, you start picking up common themes that are shared within the enlisted ranks. One of the […]
Over the past fortnight consultation has started on the themes for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. “The Royal Commission is a chance to unite the veteran community and everyone has a chance to have their say as we consult widely on the Terms of Reference. I have […]
On 18 March 2021 the Senate referred the following matter to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by Thursday, 24 June 2021: Accuracy of information provided to Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) members. Submissions close: 30 April 2021. READ MORE READ The Australian Defence Force Retirees Association […]
Australia’s most decorated war hero has delivered a scathing attack on the Australian Defence Force’s top brass for their “disgusting” treatment of veterans and “staggering” lack of direction. Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith said military commanders had run Australia’s longest-ever conflict in Afghanistan from the safety and comfort of Dubai without ever having a campaign […]
CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May. Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was essential to hear […]
Peter Dutton has revealed the new focus for Australia’s troops that served in the Middle East with more threats on our doorstep including China. Exclusive: Australian Defence Forces will return to “core business” in defending Australia’s interests with uncertain times creating new home front threats, Defence Minister Peter Dutton has declared. Speaking on the eve […]
THE extended ADF community has never been so divided against itself as it is right now. The ADF’s current “leadership” — a severely overstated assessment — may have finally met an equally formidable opponent in tyro Defence Minister Peter Dutton. The mere mention of Dutton’s name is enough to drive Australia’s effete leftists into paroxysms […]
LEST WE FORGET – three words that will be heard across Australia tomorrow as we join together as a nation to pledge to never forget the service and sacrifice of those who have served and their families. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester said Anzac Day was part of our history, […]
Military commander tells dark story about the threat from China
Major-General Adam Findlay has provided more detail on the threats facing the nation than has previously been publicly revealed. Firstly, the secret briefing by the special forces commander, revealed by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, shows just how concerned Australia’s senior military planners are about the escalating threat of China’s “grey zone” tactics. The grey zone – which […]