Tag: Australian Defence Force
‘Didn’t care enough’: here’s what the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide found
After years of hearings and almost 6,000 submissions, the final report has been tabled in parliament. It contains 122 recommendations for change in the Australian Defence Force.
Explainer: the governor-general is also commander-in-chief of the defence forces. What does this mean in practice?
One of the governor-general’s roles is as commander-in-chief of the defence forces. While it’s a largely ceremonial role, she could exercise defence powers, on ministerial advice.
A Russian-born ADF soldier and her husband have been charged with spying. What does this mean?
The couple are the first to be charged under Australia’s new espionage act, which was revamped in 2018.
The defence force is allowing foreign recruits. Will soldiers be willing to die for a country they’ve only lived in for a year?
Citizens from New Zealand, the US, the UK and Canada will all be allowed to serve in the Australian Defence Force. Some of the early concerns are unfounded.
Will the AUKUS deal survive in the event of a Trump presidency? All signs point to yes
Amid reports of a dip in US production of nuclear submarines and concerns about the future of the agreement under Donald Trump, some have questioned the viability of AUKUS. But they need not worry.
