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...
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Opinion: Ben Roberts-Smith welcomes Royal Commission, slams treatment of veterans
Monday 26th Apr 2021
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...
Defence and Veteran Community Have Their Say
Monday 26th Apr 2021
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....
Peter Dutton reveals how Australian troops will fight greater threats and uncertainty at home
Sunday 25th Apr 2021
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...
Opinion: Defence Weakened by Division and Digression
Saturday 24th Apr 2021
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...
Korea: 70th Anniversary of Battle of Kapyong
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
The Battle of Kapyong will be commemorated in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in Korea on Saturday 24th April. ACKVA Newsletter Battle of Kapyong AnniversaryBattle of Kapyong – 70th Anniversary Commemoration On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of...
Consultation Open for Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicides
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
VETERANS and their families, ex-service organisations, states and territories, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are being encouraged to provide their input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide announced...
Joint Media release — Establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Wednesday 21st Apr 2021
The death of any Australian Defence Force member or veteran is one death too many and a tragedy that is deeply felt by all Australians. Tragically, and heartbreakingly, this includes death by suicide. Recognising this, the Government will take the step of recommending...
Military reminded core business is to use ‘lethal violence’ to defend Australia’s values and sovereignty
Wednesday 14th Apr 2021
Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie has told military personnel their “core business” will always be the “application of lethal violence” and warned “mission clarity” is vital to their work. Key points: Senior government figures said Mr Hastie’s message closely...
Remembering our Nashos
Saturday 13th Feb 2021
TOMMOROW, 14th February, on National Servicemen’s Day, we honour those who have served our nation through compulsory military service, recognising their contribution to the nation’s defence. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was important to...