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Opinion: Due process needs to be followed for justice

Opinion: Due process needs to be followed for justice

There are none so blind as those who would not see If CDF-for-life Angus Campbell has his way, seven senior special forces, some of whom served operationally under his command, will be stripped of their distinguished service awards. None has been tried or convicted of...

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Federal government appoints inaugural Chief of Personnel

Federal government appoints inaugural Chief of Personnel

The federal government has appointed the inaugural Chief of Personnel for the Australian Defence Force, following recommendations laid out in the Defence Strategic Review. Major General Natasha Fox, AM, CSC has been appointed as the Chief of Personnel in the...

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ADF Transition Guide

ADF Transition Guide

The Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) offers individual assistance to permanent, full-time and Reserve members. Access to the DFTP is provided by your transition coach and programs are available for up to 24 months post-transition. READ the Transition Guide...

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National Servicemen’s Day

National Servicemen’s Day

Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said more than 280,000 Australians served in National Service schemes...

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Opinion: Due process needs to be followed for justice

Opinion: Responsibility for failure rests at the top

The obscene business which is war has many rules. Command responsibility, also now called the Yamashita Principle, is that obligation of all commanders to ensure their troops fight within those rules.  Failure to do so is considered an omission mode of individual...

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